The Jalen Johnson hype train is full-steam ahead

jayu70 · Post #161 » by **jayu70** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 7:51 pm

Jalen Johnson, on his new ankle braces:

“I got some really good ankle braces so that I’ve still got my pop, my jump. Most ankle braces are still kind of bulky. I’m glad that I got the right pair that I can still jump. It didn’t even feel like I was wearing them the other day.”

jayu70 · Post #162 » by **jayu70** » Sat Oct 12, 2024 1:29 pm

Every NBA Team's Top Breakout Prospect, RankedNo. 1: Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks

Contract: $4.5 million (fourth of four years, $4.5 million guaranteed)
Projected role: Starter
Breakout heat: 10

It's easy to forget that Johnson was somewhat forgettable through his first two seasons. He already broke out last year to 16.0 points per game, but it wasn't noticed as widely as it should have been—probably because the Hawks weren't very good. Three players named Jalen earned most-improved votes (Williams, Brunson and Suggs), but none for Johnson.

When he jumps to over 20 points per game this season and Atlanta is more competitive than some expect, Johnson will earn MIP as this year's breakout prospect. He's still just 22, has three years of service, just 3,051 minutes logged, and averaged 9.3 minutes per game in the 2022-23 playoffs.

Other candidates: Dyson Daniels, Kobe Bufkin

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10138139-every-nba-teams-top-breakout-prospect-ranked

Post #163 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Oct 15, 2024 1:39 pm

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jayu70 · Post #166 » by **jayu70** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:22 am

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Caphold of $13.5 million next offseason if not signed.

Post #167 » by **HMFFL** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 3:15 pm

Jake Fischer: Jalen Johnson faces a similar predicament in Atlanta. Although there’s far more optimism around the NBA that the Hawks will find an agreement north of $30 million in average annual salary for Johnson. That is the beginning of the ballpark this Duke product’s representation at Klutch Sports is said to be searching for.

https://www.threads.net/@thepeoplesinsidershow/post/DBS586bR1OJ?xmt=AQGzTW3WOkYHOXxxxyZ7pqDN2LVDaWWkCXxm5VlgMLpScw

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jayu70 · Post #168 » by **jayu70** » Sat Oct 19, 2024 4:13 pm

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Post #171 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Nov 14, 2024 1:55 pm

Solid production. And, honestly, plenty of room for improvement.

His half court scoring needs work. The fact he's putting up 20 ppg and 5 apg on mostly fastbreaks, dunks and broken plays is really encouraging.

Just wait until Bogi gets back to create more spacing for him.

jayu70 · Post #172 » by **jayu70** » Thu Nov 14, 2024 2:27 pm

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Small Forward????

Post #173 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Nov 14, 2024 5:06 pm

I mean...absurd is a strong word.

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tbhawksfan1 · Post #174 » by **tbhawksfan1** » Thu Nov 14, 2024 5:50 pm

I loved JJ's stats and play last season. He has made a very nice jump in those stats this year and is entering the solid #2 zone. He still has some things to clean up but at 22 he is doing just fine

jayu70 · Post #175 » by **jayu70** » Fri Nov 15, 2024 11:00 pm

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Hawks letting Jalen Johnson fight through growing pains
Not even a minute into the Atlanta Hawks’ miraculous win in Boston this week, Johnson grabbed an offensive rebound and pushed the basketball up the court to teammate Dyson Daniels, who whipped the ball back to Johnson once Johnson crossed half court. Johnson caught the pass but also got his feet tangled, dragging a foot and committing an obvious travel.

One quarter later, with the clock winding down in the second period and the Hawks hoping to put up one final shot, Johnson deflected a pass and then trekked the other way, hoping to set up for a 3-pointer before the buzzer. He received another pass as he was approaching the arc and squared to the basket. But he took four obvious shuffle steps.

Another travel.

This has become a theme for Johnson, who got off to a cold shooting start over the first couple of weeks but has improved. The Hawks believe he is more than just a shooter or athletic lob threat. They want him to control the ball in transition and have put the basketball in his hands more than ever. He’s leading fast breaks and is averaging 5.3 assists per game, comfortably a career high.

Atlanta believes it can turn him into more of a hub. An athlete of his ilk with an intimidating 6-foot-9 frame is a horror story for any team trying to get back on defense, especially if Johnson grows more and more comfortable as a distributor — and especially if he gets his footwork right.

The first step, though, is those feet.

Johnson is traveling a disproportionate amount on those types of plays. He committed two walking violations in the win over Boston. He’s walked on four step-through moves so far this season and has 12 travels — twice as many as anyone else in the NBA — through 12 games played.

The Hawks won’t shy away from him, though. This is all part of a 22-year-old’s learning process, and his other numbers (19 points, 10 rebounds, five assists) tell you why.

For what it’s worth if you are particularly worried about Johnson’s traveling, here’s a bit of trivia: The same player has led the NBA in travels committed for six consecutive seasons: two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Geaux_Hawks · Post #176 » by **Geaux_Hawks** » Sat Nov 16, 2024 3:57 pm

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Hawks letting Jalen Johnson fight through growing pains
Not even a minute into the Atlanta Hawks’ miraculous win in Boston this week, Johnson grabbed an offensive rebound and pushed the basketball up the court to teammate Dyson Daniels, who whipped the ball back to Johnson once Johnson crossed half court. Johnson caught the pass but also got his feet tangled, dragging a foot and committing an obvious travel.

One quarter later, with the clock winding down in the second period and the Hawks hoping to put up one final shot, Johnson deflected a pass and then trekked the other way, hoping to set up for a 3-pointer before the buzzer. He received another pass as he was approaching the arc and squared to the basket. But he took four obvious shuffle steps.

Another travel.

This has become a theme for Johnson, who got off to a cold shooting start over the first couple of weeks but has improved. The Hawks believe he is more than just a shooter or athletic lob threat. They want him to control the ball in transition and have put the basketball in his hands more than ever. He’s leading fast breaks and is averaging 5.3 assists per game, comfortably a career high.

Atlanta believes it can turn him into more of a hub. An athlete of his ilk with an intimidating 6-foot-9 frame is a horror story for any team trying to get back on defense, especially if Johnson grows more and more comfortable as a distributor — and especially if he gets his footwork right.

The first step, though, is those feet.

Johnson is traveling a disproportionate amount on those types of plays. He committed two walking violations in the win over Boston. He’s walked on four step-through moves so far this season and has 12 travels — twice as many as anyone else in the NBA — through 12 games played.

The Hawks won’t shy away from him, though. This is all part of a 22-year-old’s learning process, and his other numbers (19 points, 10 rebounds, five assists) tell you why.

For what it’s worth if you are particularly worried about Johnson’s traveling, here’s a bit of trivia: The same player has led the NBA in travels committed for six consecutive seasons: two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.