San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson has decided to change his jersey number for the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season. After wearing No. 3 for the past five years, Johnson will now don the No. 0 jersey. This switch paves the way for Chris Paul, also known as CP3, to wear No. 3 for the Spurs. Paul, who recently joined the team, has always sported the No. 3 jersey throughout his storied career, spanning multiple teams.
It’s not uncommon for players to alter their jersey numbers when a veteran player like Paul joins the roster. While Johnson has made a name for himself in the league, he recognizes the stature of Paul. There is speculation that Paul may have offered some form of compensation to Johnson in exchange for the No. 3 jersey, which has been his signature number since college.
Johnson’s jersey switch is just one of several notable number changes happening across the NBA this summer. Russell Westbrook, known for his No. 0 jersey, will be wearing No. 4 with the Denver Nuggets. Westbrook cited a desire for a fresh start as the reason for this change, as well as the availability of his preferred number. Meanwhile, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be switching from No. 50 to No. 32 in honor of his late brother, Drew Gordon, who tragically passed away earlier this year.
Johnson took to Instagram to announce his new jersey number, sharing a photo of himself in the No. 0 Spurs jersey. His teammates, including Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, and Jeremy Sochan, showed their support for the change in the comments section.
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