Offensive Game
Versatile scorer who attacks the basket with power and finesse. Effective mid-range game and improving three-point shooting make him a multi-level threat.
Career Journey
Atlanta Hawks
2021-present
2021 NBA Draft
Selected 20th overall by Atlanta Hawks
Rising Star
Breakout 2024-25 season — emerging as All-Star caliber forward
Versatile Forward
Elite athlete with guard skills at 6-9
Career Earnings
~$25M
Estimated total NBA career salary
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 22.5 | 10.3 | 7.9 | 48.9% | 35.2% |
Johnson's 2025-26 was one of the most complete leaps in recent memory: 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists over 72 games, every one a start, with career highs in scoring, rebounding, assists, free-throw percentage and availability. He recorded 49 double-doubles and 13 triple-doubles, second in the league behind only Nikola Jokic, and became the first player in league history to post at least 31 points, 18 rebounds, 14 assists and seven steals in a single game, against Utah in November. A first All-Star selection and All-NBA Third Team followed. The assist figure is what makes him unusual for a forward his size.
Offensive Game
Versatile scorer who attacks the basket with power and finesse. Effective mid-range game and improving three-point shooting make him a multi-level threat.
Defensive Game
Length and athleticism allow him to guard multiple positions. High defensive ceiling as he continues to develop focus and discipline on that end.
Intangibles
High-IQ player who understands angles, spacing, and timing. Makes reads quickly and rarely forces situations that are not there.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Single
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Youth basketball programs in Milwaukee and Atlanta
Did You Know?
His father played college basketball, making Jalen a basketball legacy who grew up understanding the game at a high level.
He was traded on draft night from the New Orleans Pelicans to Atlanta — a deal that proved transformative for the Hawks franchise.
Jalen became a genuine All-Star in just his third NBA season, averaging 16.8 points and 8.6 rebounds in 2023-24.
He grew his role from sixth man to franchise cornerstone in Atlanta after the departure of Trae Young.
Career Honors
NBA All-Star (2024)
Second Team All-NBA (2024)
Most Improved Player finalist (2024)
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