Keldon Johnson burst onto the scene in the bubble and immediately became a fan favorite. At the start of this season, he cemented his place in the the starting lineup for the San Antonio Spurs, becoming one of the brightest gems of the young core. After such a rapid ascent, it wasn’t crazy to expect a mid-season leap.
It hasn’t happened and it doesn’t seem like it will, which is completely fine. His production remains impressive and his potential tantalizing even though he hasn’t developed new skills during the season. His quick progression might have slowed down, but it was so fast before that he’s still ahead of schedule.