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Spurs’ Keldon Johnson credits coach and Wembanyama’s leadership

As the Spurs opened training camp, Keldon Johnson praised Mitch Johnson’s communication and Victor Wembanyama’s work to keep teammates connected.

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NBA | SAN ANTONIO

The San Antonio Spurs opened their 2026 training camp on Tuesday, with forward Keldon Johnson backing the leadership of coach Mitch Johnson and star Victor Wembanyama.

Keldon Johnson said the coach communicates his expectations and points of emphasis clearly, and continues to hold the team to them. Mitch Johnson is in his second season as head coach after serving as acting coach in 2024–25.

He also credited Wembanyama with taking initiative to strengthen team chemistry, saying the centre encouraged teammates to stay connected and communicate during the previous season and off-season.

The comments were reported by Yahoo Sports. The source material provides limited detail about the camp beyond its opening and Keldon Johnson’s assessment of the two leaders.

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