History of Jalen Johnson in Timeline

Jalen Johnson is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. He was a highly-rated five-star recruit coming out of Nicolet High School before playing college basketball at Duke University. Johnson was considered one of the top small forwards in his class before entering the NBA.

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December 18, 2001: Jalen Johnson's Birth

On December 18, 2001, Jalen Tyrese Johnson was born. He is now a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2016: Freshman Year at Sun Prairie High School

During the 2016-17 season, as a freshman at Sun Prairie High School, Jalen Johnson averaged 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and contributed to his team's 20-4 record.

2017: Sophomore Year at Sun Prairie High School

During the 2017-18 season, as a sophomore, Jalen Johnson averaged 18.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, leading Sun Prairie High School to their first state tournament Division 1 semifinals appearance.

July 4, 2019: Committed to Duke University

On July 4, 2019, Jalen Johnson committed to play college basketball at Duke University, choosing them over offers from Arizona, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.

2019: Transferred to IMG Academy

In 2019, Jalen Johnson transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for his senior year of high school.

January 5, 2020: Left IMG Academy

On January 5, 2020, Jalen Johnson left IMG Academy and returned to Nicolet High School.

November 30, 2020: ACC Freshman of the Week

On November 30, 2020, Jalen Johnson earned ACC Freshman of the Week honors for his performance with the Duke Blue Devils.

2020: Rated as a Five-Star Recruit

In 2020, Jalen Johnson was rated as a five-star recruit and ranked No. 13 overall in the high school class.

2020: Five-Star Recruit in 2020 Class

In 2020, Jalen Johnson was recognized as a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top small forwards in the 2020 high school class.

2020: Jeff Boos inducted to WBCA Hall of Fame in 2020

In 2020, Jalen Johnson's former high school basketball coach, Jeff Boos, was inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Hall of Fame.

January 26, 2021: Win Over Georgia Tech

On January 26, 2021, Jalen Johnson scored 18 points and had 6 rebounds in a 75-68 win over Georgia Tech while playing for Duke.

February 15, 2021: Declared for the NBA Draft

On February 15, 2021, Jalen Johnson announced his decision to forgo the remainder of Duke's season to prepare for the 2021 NBA draft.

July 29, 2021: Drafted by Atlanta Hawks

On July 29, 2021, Jalen Johnson was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 20th pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

2022: Regular Role Off the Bench for Atlanta

In the 2022-23 season, Jalen Johnson earned a more regular role off the bench for Atlanta, averaging 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds in 70 games.

2023: First Year as Primary Starter

During the 2023-24 season, Jalen Johnson became a primary starter, showing significant improvements with averages of 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.

April 4, 2024: First Career Triple-Double

On April 4, 2024, Jalen Johnson recorded his first career triple-double, with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Hawks' 121-113 win over the Detroit Pistons.

October 21, 2024: Contract Extension with the Hawks

On October 21, 2024, Jalen Johnson and the Hawks agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract extension.

January 29, 2025: Season Cut Short Due to Shoulder Surgery

On January 29, 2025, Jalen Johnson's season was cut short due to shoulder surgery, after emerging as a breakout player and being a leading candidate for the Most Improved Player award.

November 13, 2025: Record-Breaking Performance Against Jazz

On November 13, 2025, Jalen Johnson had a historic performance with 31 points, 18 rebounds, 14 assists, and 7 steals against the Utah Jazz, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve those numbers in a single game.

January 31, 2026: Triple-Double and Franchise Record

On January 31, 2026, Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game against the Indiana Pacers, setting the Hawks' franchise record for the most triple-doubles in a single season.