I like the fit in the Hawks roster ’cause he could easily replace Collins doing something different for 10-15 minutes.ĭefensively he is more “switchable” than Collins, offensively he could do things from the dribble. Obviously he is too light to match up against bigs like Embiid, but McMillan could try to use him in small ball lineups. Moreover, during the Summer League games, we have seen him used as a center, defending the pick and roll with a good sense of position. His blocking skills are good, because he has good timing and excellent athleticism, as we have already said. Jalen Johnson is able to help from the weak side with good efficiency. Jalen got UP for the 🚫 /I1ZBxU6714- Atlanta Hawks August 14, 2021 This attitude can make a big difference on his future while comparing him to a player much more talented like Simmons, who lacks this attitude.ĭefensively speaking, the fit with the other elements in the roster seems to be perfect. Another important thing is that he is willing to do the small things. The Mays’ screen lead to an easy alley-oop dunk for an athletic player like Jalen Johnson. The DHO played with Sharife could be easily translated to the NBA with Trae Young in the role of Sharife. I think I’m in love /2ZcVZwdqRG- Matteo Berta September 21, 2021 It will be interesting to see his screening ability: Trae Young is one of the best pick and roll players in the NBA, so attacking the rim strongly after a screen is an important skill to play with him. I think that some lineups with Collins, Okongwu or Gallinari together with him could be lethal for some minutes during games. He could give McMillan some new tactical solutions to play against the opposing lineup. Lol Jalen Johnson is insanely talented /ruH2pwCs1J- Draft Dummies August 10, 2021 He has totally different characteristics from Collins: Johnson can attack the rim from the dribble, pass the ball as tertiary creator and give a further touch of unpredictability to the Hawks. Thinking of him as John Collins’ replacement is much more interesting. His Summer League percentages and his good mid range game give hope in a solid shot for the future. His shot is not 100% reliable, even though he pulled very well from three during the Summer League.

The halfcourt offense could be his biggest problem during his first NBA year. Rewatching some Jalen Johnson stuff /XLmDIIRSnR- Matteo Berta September 21, 2021 Probably this is the best part of his offensive game. He’s an incredible offensive player in transition: his speed and athleticism can lead to a coast to coast dunk, but he can also pass the ball and find the open shooter. Watch #NBASummer Live: /kBJEU6JoUa- NBA August 10, 2021 Jalen Johnson throws it down with authority on NBA TV! 💥 He showed his bounce during the 13 college games, and during the Summer League games he confirmed that. SQNdZX5PIA- Bleacher Report January 30, 2021 Surely he could add even more bulk, given his physical frame. He’s 6’7”75 tall and has a 4.5% of body fat with a weight of 209 lbs. The first two things that pop to the eye are his extraordinary physique and athleticism. The lack of continuity, combined with quitting Duke after his injury, has brought down his stock, so Schlenk was able to select him with the 20th pick. An all-around player similar to Ben Simmons, I suppose.ĭuring the college season he’s not always shown the best of himself. He seemed to be able to score in every way, get rebounds at a high rate, to be a very impactful defender on the weak side, to be able to push the transistion and pass the ball efficiently.

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