Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 18/12/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Wausau, Wisconsin, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Jalen Johnson
Johnson tied his career high in assists with 16 in a 121-114 loss to the Houston Rockets, while also scoring 26 points. The performance came early in the 2026-27 regular season.
Johnson contributed 19 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in a 128-81 win over the Charlotte Hornets. The victory was the Hawks' largest blowout win in franchise history.
In Game 5 of the first-round series against the Knicks, Johnson recorded 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in a 126-97 loss. Atlanta eventually lost the series, and Johnson later spoke about how he responded to the defeat.
Johnson scored 24 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and handed out eight assists in Atlanta's 109-108 Game 3 victory over the New York Knicks in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. He was a central figure in the Hawks' postseason run that season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jalen Tyrese Johnson |
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| Summary | Jalen Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he plays as a forward. He has been selected to one NBA All-Star game. |
| Position | Forward (small forward and power forward) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
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| Weight | 219 lbs (99 kg) |
| Shooting Hand | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Duke University |
Family
| Siblings | Kobe Johnson (brother) |
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Career
| Draft | 2021 NBA Draft, first round, 20th overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks |
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| NBA Debut | 21/10/2021 |
| Team | Atlanta Hawks |
| Contract | Signed a five-year contract extension worth $150 million with the Atlanta Hawks on 21/10/2024 |
| Honours |
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| Career Averages | Approximately 14.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per regular-season game across 261 games (as listed by StatMuse) |
| 2026-27 Season Start | Averaging 21.5 points, 9.8 rebounds and 8.5 assists over his first four appearances, according to RotoWire |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Recorded the fastest triple-double in Atlanta Hawks franchise history | |
| 2. Helped lead Nicolet High School to the Wisconsin Division 2 State Championship |
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