The Jalen Johnson hype train is full-steam ahead

Post #141 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Aug 13, 2024 2:59 pm

We need Jalen Johnson to be a 20/10/5 guy as soon as this season if Hawks are gonna take the next step as a team.

Post #142 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Aug 13, 2024 3:33 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:I'm conflicted on Jalen making a star jump this season. It'll be great for the team's record, but it'd largely wreck the salary cap for the foreseeable future.

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I believe Jalen receives his payday regardless.
Our ownership better be prepared to pay and we'll see how serious they're about winning.

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jayu70 · Post #143 » by **jayu70** » Fri Aug 16, 2024 1:29 am

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Post #144 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:46 pm

I can't even say he's an x-factor at this point.

Jalen's emergence might be the single most important development for this team and the franchise as a whole.

Atlanta's Biggest X-Factor for 2024-25 Season

Jalen Johnson

Jalen Johnson broke out last year, cranking up his points per game from 5.6 to 16.0 while tapping into a level of shooting efficiency (35.5 percent from deep) and a setup game (3.6 assists) that he'd never shown before.

This isn't so much a question about whether Johnson's arrival was for real. His transition finishing is undeniable, and anyone who watched him confidently stroke threes and sling the ball around for transition assists knows his 2023-24 numbers were rooted in legitimate skill increases. He earned those career-high 33.7 minutes per game.

Less certain is Johnson's ability to leverage those gains into team success.

The 22-year-old only graded out as the Atlanta Hawks' fifth-best player by Estimated Plus/Minus, and his team's net rating was actually worse with him on the floor than off. Neither of those figures should overshadow Johnson's 6'9" size, athleticism or youth—all of which suggest he's on the road to stardom. But at best, it was statistically unclear that Johnson actually helped the Hawks' bottom line last season.

With Dejounte Murray traded away and replaced by players who won't spend nearly as much time on the ball, Johnson will get more opportunities than ever to expand his game and impact. If he takes another step forward, he'll give the Hawks the best non-guard running mate Trae Young has ever had.

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Post #145 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Aug 22, 2024 12:14 pm

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Post #146 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Aug 23, 2024 1:20 pm

I'd be in favor of this...but more than likely he leads the team in rebounding and is second in assists, scoring and steals.

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Post #147 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Aug 24, 2024 12:08 am

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jayu70 · Post #148 » by **jayu70** » Sat Aug 24, 2024 2:48 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:

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Along with Trae and Garri Bird too.

bubbleball · Post #149 » by **bubbleball** » Mon Aug 26, 2024 5:32 pm

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jayu70 · Post #150 » by **jayu70** » Mon Sep 2, 2024 9:22 pm

Grading Completed NBA Rookie-Scale Extensions + Predictions for Ongoing NegotiationsNo. 20:

Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks

In asking several competing executives about the 2021 draft class, Jalen Johnson's name came up as one they're watching closely, with his combination of size (6'9") and skill. The Atlanta Hawks are expected, however, to retain him.

2023-24 averages (56 games, 52 starts): 33.7 minutes, 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 35.5 percent from three

Closest comp: Vassell, McDaniels

March expectation: Johnson could fight for $25-30 million annually.

Current expectation: Competing executives suggested he could end up even higher.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10133474-grading-completed-nba-rookie-scale-extensions-predictions-for-ongoing-negotiations

jayu70 · Post #151 » by **jayu70** » Wed Sep 4, 2024 1:39 am

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Post #152 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Sep 4, 2024 6:46 pm

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Post #153 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Sep 4, 2024 7:47 pm

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jayu70 · Post #154 » by **jayu70** » Fri Sep 6, 2024 10:25 am

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jayu70 · Post #155 » by **jayu70** » Sun Sep 15, 2024 2:24 pm

Insider expects Jalen Johnson, Hawks to agree on $125 million contract

“I just think the Hawks have proven year over year over year they're going to do what it takes to re-sign their guys,” Smith told The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie on the “Game Theory Podcast” on September 12. “They just almost always do."

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