Heading into his fifth season, a leap from Johnson could create an interesting conversation about who Atlanta's best player is.

Jan 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena.

Hawks have high praise for Jalen Johnson ahead of 2024-25 season Head coach Quin Snyder shared his thoughts on Media Day on how Jalen Johnson can take the next step this season.

Jalen Johnson, more specifically, 22-year-old Jalen Johnson, the one who started a total of six NBA games in his career prior to this season, guarded four legendary future Hall of Famers in the ...

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Atlanta.

Jalen Johhnson emerged last season and looked the part of one of the Atlanta Hawks franchise cornerstones. Yesterday, he got paid like it. According to multiple reports, Johnson and the Hawks ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Hawks expected and needed forward Jalen Johnson to take a big step this season. Through 27 games this season, the 20-year-old still is trying to find his groove.

We’re all supportive of Jalen and his family.” A five-star recruit from Milwaukee, Johnson arrived at Duke with great fanfare.

Duke’s Jalen Johnson (1) dunks on Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Keith Srakocic AP ...

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 7: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 7, 2022 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.