In the 2022-23 season, Jalen Johnson got an opportunity to step into the rotation after barely featuring in his rookie season. Down the stretch of that season, he really showed his potential — culminating in a game-starring performance off the bench in a Play-In victory against the Miami Heat. Over the summer came an opportunity for Johnson to take the next step —starting power forward John Collins was traded and the starting power forward spot was up for grabs. In fact, it was Johnson’s development in the season was a contributing reason that helped prompt the Hawks’ front office to make the Collins trade in the first place.
2023-24 Atlanta Hawks review: Jalen Johnson
