Career Journey
Miami Heat
2023-present
2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion
Won the Slam Dunk Contest in February 2026, beating Spurs rookie Carter Bryant in the final round after an opening leap over rapper E-40.
2023 NCAA runner-up at San Diego State
A key contributor on the San Diego State team that reached the 2023 national championship game.
Undrafted to standard Heat contract
Signed with Miami as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and earned a standard contract during his rookie season.
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 32 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 49.0% | 29.5% |
Keshad Johnson made his name as a hard-nosed, high-flying wing — first as a Final Four contributor at San Diego State in 2023, then as a steadier two-way piece at Arizona. Undrafted in 2024, he signed with Miami and earned a standard contract midway through his rookie year, a sign the Heat valued his defense and motor. His signature moment came in February 2026, when he won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, out-dueling Spurs rookie Carter Bryant after leaping over rapper E-40. The nuance worth flagging: the dunk title is the highlight, but his half-court offense is still catching up to his athleticism, and Miami opted against a qualifying offer — leaving him an unrestricted free agent this offseason with his next stop unsettled.
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