San Antonio Spurs 'Stay Level-Headed' Despite Losing Streak

“We stay level-headed, and we don’t get too high or too low," San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson said.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 9, 2023

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The San Antonio Spurs are back down to earth after their 3-2 start.

The back-to-back wins against the Phoenix Suns a week ago had the Spurs excited for what's to come, but this past week has humbled San Antonio to say the least. Since winning last Thursday in Phoenix, the Spurs are 0-3, including last night's loss against the New York Knicks.

Despite the struggles, veteran forward Keldon Johnson vows to keep the energy up amidst the long season.

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) controls the ball against San Antonio Spurs forwards Cedi Osman (16) and Keldon Johnson (3) and center Charles Bassey (28) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. — New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) controls the ball against San Antonio Spurs forwards Cedi Osman (16) and Keldon Johnson (3) and center Charles Bassey (28) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

“We stay level-headed, and we don’t get too high or too low," Johnson said. "It’s a long season and it's hard to be hyped after two games, but that’s what everyone else is for. We stay together, we stay locked in, we continue to strive and watch films and better ourselves each and every day."

The Spurs are in the first mile or two of the season-long marathon and there's plenty of time to get better, and it seems like San Antonio is focusing on the bigger picture.

So far this season, the Spurs have flashed a lot of potential and growth, especially when it comes to No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama. But the team also recognizes that the Roman Empire wasn't built in a day ... the same goes for the Spurs.

The Spurs are back home Friday for their first In-Season Tournament game, where they will face off against Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT inside the Frost Bank Center.

Published Nov 9, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.