As Keldon Johnson looks to right the ship, San Antonio Spurs teammate Harrison Barnes must be viewed as an ally in the process. Barnes has a unique perspective on what it's like to go from a heralded young wing to a mainstay on the rumor mill with a steady decrease in playing time.
If Johnson is looking to secure a future with the Spurs, perhaps Barnes can point him in the right direction and save him from a career arc he's hoping to avoid.
Johnson began his career on a high note, impressing within a limited sample size in 2019-20 and winning a gold medal with Team USA at the 2020 Summer Olympics.