What draft pick was Jalen Johnson?

Jalen Johnson is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Atlanta Hawks. Now in his third NBA season, Johnson has established himself as a starter on the Hawks team, and averaged an impressive 16.0 points per game in the 2023/24 season.

Johnson was in contention for the Most Improved Player (MIP) award, but due to injuries he didn't meet the 65 games criteria. He started 52 games out of 56, and averaged 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He adds versatility to the Hawks lineup, can guard multiple positions, and play both as a small or power forward.

The 22-year-old has become an integral part of the Hawks franchise, becoming a two-way player. He is seen as the third option behind Trae Young and Dejounte Murray.

Jalen Johnson Draft

Jalen Johnson was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the 20th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. He had a successful high-school career, and was rated as a five-star recruit in college.

Johnson only played 13 games for the Duke Blue Devils in college, before leaving in the middle of the season to prepare for the draft. He averaged 11.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists with 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks. He then declared for the 2021 NBA Draft, and despite a smaller sample size, the Hawks saw the potential and drafted him.

Jalen Johnson Position

Johnson plays as a small-forward for the Hawks, but has the versatility to play as a power forward as well. At 6 feet 9 inches tall, with a 6 foot 11 inch wingspan, Johnson’s strength is his versatile offensive game. He likes to drive to the basket and is great at finishing strongly in the paint. He also has a 3-point shot and takes more than 3.5 3-pointers per game. His big wingspan helps him contest shots at the rim and as well as helps him in getting steals.