With Jalen Johnson becoming more of a leader, the Hawks are on a roll again
During of the Hawks’ four straight losses, Jalen Johnson took responsibility, saying he was not playing at the expected level. But in three matches, Atlanta’s new boss corrected the situation. Against the Bucks, Quin Snyder’s players were unable to win despite his 28 points and 16 rebounds.
however, against the GrizzliesThe 24-year-old was decisive with 32 points, including 10 in the final act to give his team the victory. The same scenario this Friday during the reception of the Suns.
After a difficult third quarter in which the Hawks lost more turnovers (9) than they scored (7), Jaylen Johnson took matters into his own hands. He opened the fourth quarter with two consecutive baskets and brought his team within five points. Then, a teammate from Zachary Risacher gives his team the lead with just six minutes remaining.
At the end of the match, he used his advantage in size over Grayson Allen to push the Suns player and score another basket in the racket.
A boss who takes responsibility
“Jalen aims to feel these situations,” underlines his coach, Quinn Snyder. “He takes responsibility and continues to work on it. His play off the ball, his runs and all the things he does are important to us. It plays a central role in our collective identity.”
In addition to contributing offensively, Jaylen Johnson also shined in rebounding. While the Suns completely lacked skill in the final act (5/20 shooting), Jordan Ott’s men couldn’t get a second chance because of the Atlanta wing, who grabbed 5 of his 18 rebounds in the fourth quarter.
In pursuit of Jalen Johnson, Atlanta won 110-103 and achieves the second consecutive success. On his last three outingsaveraged 27.7 points and 16.3 rebounds.
“For three games I didn’t play my best, but I kept working and I knew it would come back.” Jalen Johnson explains simply. “I have a lot of confidence in my work. I knew it would pay off in the end if I stayed consistent and let things fall into place.”
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| Jalen Johnson | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | ATL | 22 | 5:27 | 53.7 | 23.1 | 71.4 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| 2022-23 | ATL | 70 | 14:53 | 49.1 | 28.8 | 62.8 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 5.6 |
| 2023-24 | ATL | 56 | 33:44 | 51.1 | 35.5 | 72.8 | 1.3 | 7.4 | 8.7 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 16.0 |
| 2024-25 | ATL | 36 | 35:40 | 50.0 | 31.2 | 74.6 | 1.7 | 8.3 | 10.0 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 18.9 |
| 2025-26 | ATL | 42 | 35:33 | 51.1 | 35.8 | 78.8 | 1.5 | 8.8 | 10.3 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 23.2 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2026-01-24 09:15:00
