Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images
Keldon Johnson calls out San Antonio Spurs for lack of effort
Keldon Johnson spoke to reporters after the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Utah Jazz at home. The longtime Spurs rotation player didn’t hold back.
He admitted that the Spurs didn’t deserve to win because of their mentality. Johnson pointed to the internal standards the Spurs have and how he backs the team to bounce back.
“I felt like we tiptoed into the game. I felt like we didn’t deserve to win, honestly. It was a humbling loss.
“We know we’re not the perfect team, but we know we strive and we have standards. We’ve got to uphold those standards.
“I have the utmost faith in my teammates, my brothers. I feel like we’re gonna get back at it tomorrow, keep pounding the rock, keep trusting each other.”
San Antonio Spurs cannot afford to get complacent
The San Antonio Spurs find themselves in a really strong position right now, sitting second in the Western Conference with a 23-8 record.
They’re just three games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. But what has been noticeable is the Spurs becoming more vocal and antagonistic toward their rivals.
Udonis Haslem called out Wembanyama for disrespecting the Thunder and other teams this season despite not having accomplished anything in the NBA just yet.
And while that might be considered harsh, it is a fair point to make. You need to walk before you run, and the Spurs haven’t learned to walk just yet.