Jalen Tyrese Johnson is a professional American basketball player who plays as a small forward for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA as of October 2024. Johnson was born on December 18, 2001, in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States.
Growing up, Johnson attended Sun Prairie East High School before getting transferred to Nicolet High School. He averaged 15.2 points and 6.2 rebounds playing for the Sun Praire in his freshman year. After getting transferred to Nicolet, he levelled up his skills and averaged 24.6 points and 10.9 rebounds per game, earning him a spot in the Jordan Brand Classic.
What is Jalen Johnson's jersey number?
Jalen Johnson’s jersey numbers are mentioned below:
College
Jalen Johnson attended Duke University and played for the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team wearing jersey No. 1. He played 13 games in his freshman year, scoring 146 points, grabbing 79 rebounds, and making 29 assists. He was named ACC Freshman of the Week when he scored 19 points, grabbed 19 rebounds, and made 5 assists in his debut match.
NBA
Johnson wears jersey No. 1 for the Hawks. He was drafted as the 20th overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round of the 2021 NBA draft. He was later assigned to the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League. On October 20, 2024, he signed a five-year extension contract worth $150 million with the Atlanta Hawks. As of October 27, 2024, he has played 150 games, scoring 1370 points, grabbing 813 rebounds, and making 113 assists.
FAQs on Jalen Johnson
A. As of October 2024, Jalen Brunson is 22 years old.
A. Jalen Johnson is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) tall.
A. Jalen Johnson's nationality is American.
A. Jalen Johnson weighs 219 lbs (99 kg).
