Jalen Tyrese Johnson is an American small forward who plays for the Atlanta Hawks. Johnson is known for his explosive ultra-athletic playing style, particularly his lethal ability to attack the rim and finishing in transition.
Born on December 18, 2001, in Wausau, Wisconsin, Johnson began his high school career at Sun Prairie High School before transferring to Nicolet High School in Glendale, Wisconsin. He led Nicolet to the Division 2 State Championship and was honored with the Associated Press Player of the Year for Wisconsin. Regarded as a consensus five-star recruit, Johnson then played one season for the Duke Blue Devils for the 2020/21 college season.
Subsequently, Jalen Johnson was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 20th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. After coming off the bench in his first couple seasons, Johnson steadily refined his game and had a breakout season in 2023/24.
During the 2023/24 season, Johnson earned a starting role with the Hawks. His minutes increased significantly, from 14.9 in the 2022/23 NBA season to 33.7 per game during 2023/24 season. Moreover, his scoring output also soared from 5.6 points per game to a remarkable 16.0 points per game.
Johnson has improved his offensive intelligence and understanding of the game, and has developed an excellent coordination with star point guard Trae Young. His shooting also witnessed a tremendous improvement, with his 3-point shooting percentage rising from 28.8% to a slightly above league-average at 35.5%.
Jalen Johnson has only begun to scratch the surface of his potential. He is emerging as a raw gem for the Hawks and offers a promising future.
Jalen Johnson Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2021-22 | $2,659,680 | - | $2,659,680 | - | $2,659,680 |
| 2022-23 | $2,792,640 | - | $2,792,640 | - | $2,792,640 |
| 2023-24(Team Option Exercised) | $2,925,360 | $2,925,360 | - | $2,925,360 | |
| 2024-25(Team Option Exercised) | $4,510,905 | - | $4,510,905 | - | $4,510,905 |
How much is Jalen Johnson getting paid?
Jalen Johnson is set to earn $2,925,360 for the 2023/24 NBA season. According to Spotrac, Johnson agreed to a four-year rookie scale contract with the Atlanta Hawks, worth $12,888,585 part-guaranteed.
Johnson’s rookie contract follows the typical NBA rookie contract structure, with the first two years guaranteed and the last two years non-guaranteed. However, his entire contract became fully guaranteed when the Hawks exercised their team options for 2023/24 and 2024/25 NBA seasons.
How much does Jalen Johnson make in a minute?
Jalen Johnson’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $2,925,360. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Johnson makes around $5.56 in a minute.
Jalen Johnson Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Johnson would have earned over $8.3 million from his NBA contracts till date.
What are the terms of Jalen Johnson’s contract?
Johnson’s standard rookie scale contract had team options after second and third seasons. This meant the Atlanta Hawks held the option to decide if they wished to sign him for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 NBA season. However, the Hawks have already exercised their both team options.
How much of Jalen Johnson’s contract is guaranteed?
Since the Atlanta Hawks already exercised their team options for third and fourth season, Jalen Johnson’s entire rookie contract worth $12,888,585 is fully guaranteed.
Jalen Johnson Contract History
These are all the contracts that Jalen Johnson has signed in his career till now.
August 4, 2021
Johnson signed a four-year $12.89 million rookie-scale contract with the Atlanta Hawks
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FAQs on Jalen Johnson Contract
A. Jalen Johnson's salary is $2,925,360 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Jalen Johnson has a four-year $12.89 million rookie contract with the Hawks.
A. Jalen Johnson was drafted 20th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2021 NBA Draft.
A. Jalen Johnson played collegiate basketball for Duke University.
A. Jalen Johnson wears jersey #1 for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA.
A. Jalen Johnson averaged 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game in the 2023/24 NBA regular season. He shot 51.1% from the field, including 35.5% from beyond the arc.
