Jalen Johnson

Jalen Johnson

23-Year-Old ForwardF
Atlanta Hawks  NBA  
Atlanta Hawks
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After two quiet seasons to begin his NBA career, Johnson burst onto the scene in 2023-24, averaging 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.3 made three-pointers in 33.7 minutes per game. He was also efficient for a 22-year-old, posting 51.1/35.5/72.8 shooting splits. However, the 2021 No. 20 overall pick struggled to stay on the court, missing a 14-game stretch to end the 2023 calendar year due to a wrist injury before sitting out 13 of Atlanta's final 21 games because of an ankle sprain. Health will be Johnson's biggest concern heading into 2024-25, but there's also a litany of wings who need playing time, including No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and 2019 No. 4 overall pick De'Andre Hunter. On the flip side, Atlanta moved on from a high-usage player in Dejounte Murray this offseason, sending him to New Orleans in exchange for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance and two future first-round picks. Johnson figures to have a starting spot secured to start 2024-25, but if he misses extended time due to an injury again, he may fall down the pecking order fast. Johnson wasn't elite in any single category during his breakout campaign, and due to missed games, he finished 96th in eight-category leagues. However, the 6-foot-8 forward is solid in every category and could flirt with first-round value if he stays healthy all season. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a five-year, $150 million rookie contract extension with the Hawks in October of 2024.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Johnson's collegiate career only lasted 13 games, but it was clear he had NBA-caliber talent despite the small sample size. He opened the season with a 19-point, 19-rebound outing against Coppin State, ultimately starting the first four games before a foot injury forced a brief hiatus. Three games later, Johnson was back in a limited capacity for ACC play. His highlight was a Jan. 19 contest against Pittsburgh in which the 6-9 forward produced 24 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks. Johnson ended up logging seven games after that before ultimately electing to opt out the remainder of the pandemic-shortened season to focus on the NBA Draft.

Drops 22 in San Antonio
FAtlanta Hawks
December 20, 2024
Johnson accumulated 22 points (8-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals over 39 minutes during Thursday's 133-126 overtime loss to the Spurs.
ANALYSIS
The fourth-year forward just missed his 15th double-double of the season, as he continues to take another step forward after a breakout 2023-24 campaign. Johnson has scored at least 20 points in eight of his last 11 appearances, averaging 20.6 points, 9.9 boards, 5.6 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks over that stretch while shooting 54.4 percent from the floor.
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How does Jalen Johnson compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Defensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Total Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Assist %
    An estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while they were on the floor.
  • Steal %
    An estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while they were on the floor.
  • Block %
    An estimate of the percentage of opponent two-point field goal attempts blocked by the player while they were on the floor.
  • Turnover %
    An estimate of turnovers committed per 100 plays.
  • Usage %
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True Shooting %
57.1%
 
Effective Field Goal %
54.3%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
28.0%
 
Free Throw Rate
23.0%
 
Offensive Rebound %
4.9%
 
Defensive Rebound %
25.0%
 
Total Rebound %
14.8%
 
Assist %
22.4%
 
Steal %
1.6%
 
Block %
2.9%
 
Turnover %
12.4%
 
Usage %
22.3%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
44.3
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.2
 
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson increased his role significantly during his sophomore season, averaging 5.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in 14.9 minutes per game. He was well off the radar in standard leagues, but savvy managers would have noticed the upside. He still needs to work on his offensive game, something that should improve as he gets more reps. On the defensive end of the floor, things are far more promising. With John Collins finally being traded, Johnson should be able to take some more steps forward this season. Both De'Andre Hunter and Saddiq Bey are likely to be ahead of him in the rotation, although Johnson could very well be the first forward off the bench. If he can carve out a 22-minute role, he could flirt with top-140 value in nine-category leagues. If you are happy with your roster heading into the final round of a standard league draft, Johnson is someone to consider, just in case the coaching staff decides to hand him a sizeable role off the bat.
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Set to play against Milwaukee
FAtlanta Hawks
December 14, 2024
Johnson (ankle) is available for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals game versus the Bucks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
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Gets questionable tag
FAtlanta Hawks
Ankle
December 13, 2024
Johnson is listed as questionable for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals matchup with the Bucks due to a right ankle sprain, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
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Leads team in rebounding
FAtlanta Hawks
December 12, 2024
Johnson notched 21 points (8-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 victory over New York.
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Will suit up Wednesday
FAtlanta Hawks
December 11, 2024
Johnson (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
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Questionable for Wednesday
FAtlanta Hawks
Shoulder
December 10, 2024
Johnson (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinals matchup against the Knicks, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
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Elite rebounding metrics
FAtlanta Hawks
November 15, 2024
Johnson ranks in the 97th percentile for crash rate and attack percentage on rebounding opportunities, while also ranking in the 83rd percentile for total rebounding percentage, per Second Spectrum.
ANALYSIS
Johnson playing in Atlanta's up-tempo and defensively porous ecosystem helps create rebounding opportunities in the possession game, but the young forward's prowess and energy is a huge factor. Johnson has recorded at least 13 rebounds in three of his last five games. His high crash frequency and productivity align well with a 96th percentile ranking in total rebounding chances this season from a fantasy standpoint.
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