Photos: Drafting Jalen Johnson has been a slam dunk for Hawks

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Photos: Drafting Jalen Johnson has been a slam dunk for Hawks

Photos of high-flying Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, who is averaging 15.6 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in his third season in the NBA.

Take a look at photos of high-flying Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, who is averaging 15.6 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in his third season in the NBA. The Hawks picked Johnson late in the first round of the 2021 draft. This photo is by Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The 22-year-old Johnson has become the latest in a long line of great dunkers to wear a Hawks uniform. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' Jalen Johnson (1) goes to the basket as Washington Wizards' Daniel Gafford, left, tries to block during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Atlanta Hawks' Jalen Johnson (1) goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dunks during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at State Farm Arena, Monday, February 12, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dunks over Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) during the first half in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dunks during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at State Farm Arena, Monday, February 12, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks' Jalen Johnson (1) goes up for a dunk against Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) goes up for a dunk against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Friday, January 12, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) scores against the Phoenix Suns in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dunks during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at State Farm Arena, Friday, January 26, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dunks as Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) defends in the half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dunks against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, December 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) scores in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) scores in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) goes in for a dunk during a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) goes in for a dunk during a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) complete the dunk during a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dunks the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (7) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Friday, January 12, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks lost 126-108. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) scores against Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) makes a dunk during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dunks during the first half in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, December 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) goes up for a dunk over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half in an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, December 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) finishes a dunk as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)y

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Credit: Daniel Varnado

Take a look at photos of high-flying Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, who is averaging 15.6 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in his third season in the NBA. The Hawks picked Johnson late in the first round of the 2021 draft. This photo is by Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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