A rare feat by Jaylen Johnson last accomplished by Magic Johnson in 1981
One of the biggest discoveries for Atlanta Hawks this season was rise to stardom for Jalen Johnson. The former first-round draft pick has put on a career-high performance as the Hawks continue to challenge for a spot in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Hawks got back into the win column on Sunday after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, 120-117, and in the process Jaylen Johnson achieved a rare feat in NBA history ever accomplished by former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson in 1981, according to Polymarket Hoops.
The feat Johnson accomplished made him the youngest player since Magic Johnson to record four consecutive triple-doubles. In the win against the 76ers, Johnson finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, while also recording one steal and one blocked shot in 35 minutes.
Entering the 2025-26 season, Johnson had recorded just two triple-doubles in four seasons. Johnson has six triple-doubles this season alone, with five of them coming this month.
Before Sunday’s game against the 76ers, Johnson had appeared in 23 games for the Hawks, logging just over 35 minutes per game. He had career averages of 23.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.6 steals on 52.6 percent shooting from the field, 38.9 percent from the 3-point line and 81 percent from the free throw line. His rebounds, assists, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage are also career highs.
The No. 20 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Johnson is now in his fifth season in the league. Johnson’s 2024-25 season was cut short by a shoulder injury, but he made a strong recovery.
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