Jalen Johnson - WELCOME TO THE HAWKS!

[GameTime]

Was compared as Ben Simmons-type before this year. CBS gives it a A+

 

[NBASupes]

Just now, JayBirdHawk said:

 

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

That's what 2nd rounders are for and cash considerations

[terrell]

3 minutes ago, ATLHawks3 said:

If we stay at 48, Neemias Queta intrigues me. 

I dont think he makes it that far..You never know though..

[nathan2331]

I feel like Johnson can develop into the PF we want John to be. Where he gives us similar versatility being a lob threat and accurate shooter. But then he's a better playmaker and maybe even defender down the line. His pick I don't think changes the need for us to resign John, but Jalen can play next to Okongwu off the the bench and allow us to flexible in the lineups we use to matchup with different teams.

[thecampster]

1 minute ago, GameTime said:

Was compared as Ben Simmons-type before this year. CBS gives it a A+

 

That's a very fair comparison. Very similar smoothness to his game with the ball. Better shooter but prefers to go at the basket. His game might translate better in the pros with no zone. He's really hard to handle off the dribble if he's already moving. Just like Ben.

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

[terrell]

He said the Hawks didnt even work him out..I guess they watched this game...lol. He definitely flashes some skills.

Edited July 30, 2021 by terrell

[RedDawg#8]

4 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

 

Is that silk?

Oooooo weeee, I see you youngin

[JayBirdHawk]

1 minute ago, terrell said:

He said the Hawks didnt even work him out..I guess they watched this game...lol

Hawks didn't work out John Collins either, but they scouted him heavily.

LOL, Solo

 

 

[NBASupes]

 

[Atlantaholic]

Very happy with this pick. At 20 this is exactly the right spot to take a chance on an elite talent with some caveats. If we hit on this t's a coup if we don't it's just another 20th pick just like most that end up being a mediocre role player. 

[TRW]

Will this kid be the new age Draymond Green? He has an edge and grittiness to his game.

[marco102]

Schlenk has found his Draymond Green.  Great defensive versatility, rebounder, and playmaking for his size. 

I'm a fan. If he ever becomes a shooter we may have found the steal of the draft. 

[terrell]

13 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Hawks didn't work out John Collins either, but they scouted him heavily.

LOL, Solo

 

 

Only High School and 13 games of College tape with Jalen though, lol.............

[RandomFan]

 

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Edited July 30, 2021 by RandomFan

[ATLHawks3]

 

6 minutes ago, RandomFan said:

 

I like that dog mentality.

[Dynamo]

Travis is wheeling and dealing.( skillful talent evaluator)I see  you Jalen.

 

[Spud2nique]

Echoing everyone else in that he was BPA. Seems like a solid fundamental no nonsense kid with good natural strength and footwork. Feels like a combo 3/4. Build is solid and high BBIQ. He will understand his role and do just what he needs to do to get the job done.
 

Schlenk strikes again. Solid team guy. Schlenk hasn’t screwed up a pick yet.. well possibly Bruno but that’s it.

 

Does this guy remind anyone else of Dr. Alan Henderson our pick from Indiana in 95?