Keshad Johnson, forward for the Miami Heat, is determined to prove himself in his second NBA season after spending much of his rookie year in the G League. In the 2025 NBA California Classic, he showcased notable improvement during the summer league, averaging 12 points, five rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game with 50% shooting accuracy. Johnson expressed his desire to demonstrate his growth and leadership abilities. Despite some challenges, particularly in shooting, he excelled defensively with three steals and nine blocks, indicating a significant development in his game during the summer league.
"The goal is to crack the Heat's rotation and prove that I belong on the floor," Johnson said, as he prepares for his second NBA season.
"Just hoping to prove that I got better throughout the year and that I learned a lot, that I'm more poised, that I'm a leader," Johnson, 24, said of what he wanted to showcase during summer league.
"The game is slowing down on defense," said Johnson, who was the featured guest at Jr. Heat Basketball Camp.
Johnson averaged 12 points, five rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 50% from the field during five summer league appearances.
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