SAN ANTONIO — Spurs' Keldon Johnson and Hornets' PJ Washington recently swapped jerseys with each other writing out an inspirational message to one another.
Johnson gave Washington his jersey to stay "grinding" and more.
"My brotha 4L (for life). Pistol! Keep grinding," wrote Johnson.
In return, Washington gave the Spurs forward his own Charlotte jersey with words of encouragement.
"My dawg. Proud of you gang," Washington wrote. "Keep hoopin. Love on this end."
This isn't the first time Spurs players have exchanged jerseys with their NBA peers.
Dejounte Murray and the Warriors' Draymond Green and Stephen Curry have exchanged jerseys with messages to one another.
Even Miami's Jimmy Butler has given Murray his Heat jersey.
One thing is clear, the young Spurs are starting to get the attention of some of the league's best players. A sign they are starting to make their imprint on the league.
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