Jalen Johnson - WELCOME TO THE HAWKS!

[Dnice]

He and Cam  go tear it up in SL..

[ATLHawks3]

1 minute ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Why'd he leave?

Saw he's a combo forward.

He wanted to prepare for the draft. In the middle of his season. 

[nathan2331]

2 minutes ago, Atlantaholic said:

Will he play PF or SF? 

I imagine more PF due to who we have on the roster + Okongwu's injury. 

[JayBirdHawk]

2 minutes ago, ATLHawks3 said:

He wanted to prepare for the draft. In the middle of his season. 

Here's the story

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Johnson has battled bouts of inconsistency and a foot injury that cost him the better part of four games. He leaves having averaged 11.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. According to one source, Johnson had cleaned out his locker by Monday afternoon and conveyed to the team that he would not be returning.

“My family, Coach (Mike Krzyzewski) and I have made the decision that I should not play the remainder of this season so I can be 100 percent healthy in preparation for the NBA Draft,” Johnson said in a statement. “This was not easy but we feel it’s best for my future.”

 

[MaceCase]

Lottery talent at every position, I love it. 

[benhillboy]

Strong core for screening, attacks the glass, and runs the floor?  I’m sold.  I’m sure Trae is too.  He’ll develop sooner than later going up against the likes of Clint, John, Dre, and OO in practice.

Edited July 30, 2021 by benhillboy

[terrell]

16 minutes ago, ATLHawks3 said:

I was a little down on him, because of how he left Duke in the middle of the season. I honestly thought he quit on his team. But there's no denying his lottery talent, and I hope for good fresh start with us. 

We’ve got a thing for elite prospects who disappoint Duke fans...lol

Edited July 30, 2021 by terrell

[bleachkit]

Ben Simmons type player. We don't really have a guy like that, so that improves our versatility.

Edited July 30, 2021 by bleachkit

[marco102]

34 minutes ago, AtlHomer said:

You are more than a 'RandomFan' to know the pick before it was announced.  Who are you and what insight did you have?

WOJ..lol

[terrell]

44 minutes ago, RandomFan said:

Welcome our newest Hawk, Jalen Johnson

https://www.basketballnews.com/draft/big-board/players/jalen-johnson

 

The vision is clear.

Trae running the offense. OO as the rim protector who can guard the perimeter. 3 switchable wings 2-4.

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

[terrell]

Now use the OKC pick and #48 to move up for Butler, Cooper, or Dosumno....

Edited July 30, 2021 by terrell

[NBASupes]

Just now, terrell said:

Now us the OKC pick and #48 to move up for Butler, Cooper, or Dosumno....

That's what the OKC pick is for

[RandomFan]

For those not in the chat, @thecampster posted some interesting info not long ago:

"A bit of intel. The proposed deal of Indy/Atl for 13 was to move up to take Johnson. Indy discussed Cam, Atlanta did not. The rumor was a bit misleading."

So it appears Jalen is who Schlenk was targeting all along. Would lead one to believe he's not trade bait but a coveted player. 

[JayBirdHawk]

Just now, RandomFan said:

For those not in the chat, @thecampster posted some interesting info not long ago:

"A bit of intel. The proposed deal of Indy/Atl for 13 was to move up to take Johnson. Indy discussed Cam, Atlanta did not. The rumor was a bit misleading."

So it appears Jalen is who Schlenk was targeting all along. Would lead one to believe he's not trade bait but a coveted player. 

I guess when Nate said Cam reminds him of PG13 - Indy eyes lit up, lol.

[ATLHawks3]

If we stay at 48, Neemias Queta intrigues me. 

[Buzzard]

Hawks got a steal at 20. Possibly the best combo forward in the draft. Johnson is like the perfect answer to back up Hunter and Collins.

[thecampster]

1 minute ago, ATLHawks3 said:

If we stay at 48, Neemias Queta intrigues me. 

I'm not sure he gets past 36

but I've been pining for him all week.  IMHO the steal of the draft. What he does translates at every level of basketball.

[JayBirdHawk]

7 minutes ago, terrell said:

Now use the OKC pick and #48 to move up for Butler, Cooper, or Dosumno....

 

6 minutes ago, NBASupes said:

That's what the OKC pick is for

Hawks also have 3 2nd round 2023 picks to use with #48 to move up.