Jalen Johnson Scouting Report | 2021 NBA Draft Breakdowns

Jalen Johnson's time at Duke didn't go according to plan but he remains a unique talent with upside that many others in the class simply don't have.
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[@jacksontoller4996]

my gawd, JJ, Hunter, reddish at the SF position, lookin dangerous. Go hawks!

[@AyoKeyloGaming]

i know we stacked but how you know so early lol

[@0hsoaj513]

They def stacked at the wing position for a min don’t forget bout huerter and bogdan, I think hawks should jus bring back Lou and maybe package a couple of there wing players for a good solid back up PF or center

[@dudleydinero]

@@0hsoaj513 package great young wing players for a backup pf/c? I’d rather take my chances through the draft. Hunter is the real deal and cam hasn’t even scratched the surface of his potential. Unless you getting a high level starter like kawhi/ Beal/ etc. stick with the young core imo.

[@0hsoaj513]

@@dudleydinero Well at this point they jus getting wing heavy and somebody minutes going to suffer anyway , find out out of all those wings who the weakest then package a deal to get somebody who can really help out the front court to take them over the top depth wise

[@jmar385]

Solomon Hill has to go. He’s a liability! JJ may end up being a point forward. He played some point

[@blaineberger6477]

Sup ATL Fans!

[@camacarzie12]

Welcome to the Atlanta Hawks🔥🔥

[@SplatyATL]

Yes

[@sadATLsportsfan]

Welcome to Atlanta!!

[@buckybadgerw3522]

Probably my favorite KZbinr at this point. Only thing I enjoy more on KZbin is watching clips of “Inside The NBA”

[@HoopIntellect]

Apprecate it!

[@whatwhatwhat2939]

Checkout bsolz, has great, measured, objective, and researched takes.

[@Midnight-cj9qh]

In TRAVIS I Trust... Let's go JJ... Welcome to the A

[@HawksFanTV]

the best GM in the leauge

[@joshual574]

These breakdowns are amazing. Really helpful to watch before the draft

[@dorianrunnels7829]

Your videos keep getting better and better. Keep up the great work.

[@fidanasimpson5465]

I thought that my Hawks made a poor selection but looking these highlights I know why I am a fan instead of a NBA GM. Should be a wonderful playmaker.

[@quinntonexecute]

Bro I thought these were official reports sanctioned by the league or association. Very professional. You do great work.

[@Michael-jd2ki]

I’m so sad this didn’t show up in my sub box earlier Another great video!

[@delanosteelejr.5109]

Appreciate the vids. Jalen Johnson reminds me of a 6'9 RJ Barrett

[@jimmokid]

He'll look good in the fiesta jersey

[@alexd2630]

I like Jalen a lot personally. Hope my pels can get him.

[@eta8304]

Yooooooow this guy is going to be amazing in antlanta. Someone who can make plays for others besides trae.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Jalen Johnson is a project to me. I think teams in the lottery should be very cautious of drafting him.

[@sfp2727]

This kid is strong. If we somehow lose collins in FA, Jalen could become something similar when given the chance

[@user-cw8bl4oz2r]

Welcome to Sac👏👏👏

[@jrexlegaspi]

Other than Cade Cunningham, this kid has the versatility to be a 3-and-D guy with playmaker skills and also has the potential to be a star in the team. He can defend 1-4 positions and has the potential to be a point forward like Simmons, LeBron, etc. But he has to add on his offense like mid-range and post-up for a middy or pass it to cutters. The best team for him right now are the Cavaliers, Kings, and Wolves. Of all the teams I mentioned they needed a forward who can guard, cut to the basket, and can be 2nd playmaker since they're lacking it.

[@buckybadgerw3522]

At best, he’s Pascal Siakam. At worst, he’s current Blake Griffin

[@sharkboy1228o1]

I’d say at worst he’s Aaron Gordon. Current day Blake Griffin can’t play any type of defense

[@buckybadgerw3522]

@@sharkboy1228o1 Maybe but I don’t think it’s fair to give a Freshman who didn’t exactly dominate in college Aaron Gordon as a floor

[@jayce6172]

Gtfo

[@pg13pacernation30]

Great pick by the Hawks man

[@mcappperspective6099]

If he drafted by a team that has patients to do everything for his development then i'm pretty he'll be a future star. undoubtedly has all the tools to be an elite player in both ends of the floor.. I would like to see him drafted by team such as GSW, SPURS, NO, SAC, OKLAHOMA or PHOENIX since these teams are excellent on developing young players.

[@samsen9311]

Shame kentucky did so bad this season. Johnson and BJ seem like great prospects. You think you can do a breakdown of josh giddey

[@amanna1844]

Where do you see McKinley Wright from colorado going?

[@sportsking6399]

Will be an nba player for a long time, will always have value but I see his roof as Jerami Grant

[@kitsumig8373]

Lol sorry to break it to you but I don’t think he will last 3 years in the nba

[@Adotch]

@@kitsumig8373 who asked you tho 😂

[@CharlesASmithJr]

At best he ranks as a mid first to me. Could be something could be just what we see. Not worth the risk as a 1,2 or 3 option potentially.

[@thegamerpsyche4139]

Comparison: Peak Amir Johnson with 85 speed GOOD - good court vision - excellent finisher - good set shot form BAD - limited to needing a good point guard, good system or good coach - overall no weaknesses at his current position, may have trouble at SF - dribbling skill limited to fast break opportunities and half court sets

[@michellbesong]

Definitely a project

[@johnpark6690]

I honestly like him a lot but i cant see him becoming a star unless he polishes up his offense

[@ayubabryant7444]

Facts

[@jordanmandregan8240]

Okc will develop him nicely

[@richsing4165]

Aaron Gordon 2.0 all his weakness were Aaron Gordons coming out of Arizona

[@jeremyleveille1532]

@@richsing4165 solid comparison. Johnson is an inch taller though and looks like he's also quicker than Gordon. But yeah, overall I can see the comparison. Gordon has the skill set and physical tools - I feel like he's underachieved a little. Some people think it's orlando, being on a. mediocre team with poor coaching, new coaches almost every year has factored in. Maybe Johnson if he goes to a better team with better coaching *cough* Boston *cough* he could really flourish

[@JBRitchie8]

@@jeremyleveille1532 no raptors

[@Collindunks]

Do daishen nix next

[@Michael-jd2ki]

Another comment, but what do you think an ideal setting for Jalen Johnson would be basketball wise/role wise. How would you construct a team to fit his play style, and do you think he will ever he good enough to run a half court offense?

[@HoopIntellect]

H/C offense is my biggest issue with him. If he can't become a serviceable shooter it's going to be tougher for him to see the floor and it's why I think he could end up playing a lot of small-5. You wouldn't construct a team around him but any situation that would allow him to handle the ball in transition, run some DHO's, use him as a screener, would at least be interesting early on. Don't think he's quick enough atm to run PnR but he can at least initiate some secondary offense. It would also be unfair to say these few college games are completely who he is as a player. Everyone doesn't have a flattened development curve like Simmons, either. The fact that he took 18 threes has him ahead of the curve from a guy like Simmons just in that regard, anyways. Very few capable of that performance vs Pitt, 24-16-7-2-4 with 0 turnovers and several jumpers. The risk is there but I'd be willing to bet on the upside in the late lottery-top 20, depending on the team.

[@MagicsJohnson]

@@HoopIntellect how would you feel if he was on the Blazers? I can see this guy slipping to close to the end of the 1st-that’s the only way I can see POR moving into the draft to get him. We saw Nassir slip all the way to 24 because of a lot of the same issues like shooting. And since he’s been there his 3 ball has improved tremendously and he’s gotten better with his handle and defense. Next year, it looks like he will be the first wing off the bench for them. Portland’s development also makes sure all of their young guys learn to shoot because that’s the only way they see the floor as young guys. I think he would really unlock his potential earlier if he was drafted somewhere like Portland.

[@Michael-jd2ki]

@@MagicsJohnson he will not slip to the end of first

[@MagicsJohnson]

@@Michael-jd2kiyou don’t think there’s any shot? I could see a drop to the mid 20’s. I guess we’ll see on draft night.

[@jeremyleveille1532]

Celtics could be a good fit for him. Celtics have plenty of scorers but could really use a good stretch 4 who can pass, defend and make plays with his athleticism. Adding Johnson at the 4 would allow Tatum to play the 3 which is his natural position and plus that way the Celtics put out a bigger lineup (they've been undersized often times this season). I don't think he would run an offense. I simply see him as a stretch 4 with good passing ability and the ability to lead (or finish on) the break..

[@bryceberger9565]

Can you do one on Jason preston

[@daburritohero634]

Trae Cooper Huerter Reddish Hunter Jalen Johnson John Collins Onyeka Okongwu what a core

[@LD70701]

Capela also

[@phillipgibson3193]

I see this kid in the range of 15-25. Lots of work needed. Inconsistent across the board. The potential is there but how hard will he work

[@Michael-jd2ki]

There aren’t 15 better players than Johnson lol

[@papemcisse3486]

I hope golden draft him he will improve his shots with the splash brothers

[@greenshotty3364]

Do Corey Kispert or Franz Vagner

[@user-jq3uo9od8e]

What pick will be? Some say 14.

[@kennethdellomas2542]

Let's go GSW

[@prospects5954]

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[@christopherchronister2586]

What about a slightly stronger Paul Pierce for a comparison? Or a poor man's Joe Johnson ( prime).

[@GoldenHBA]

both of those guys were known for their shooting and handles, which are both weaknesses for Johnson. So I don't think those are good comparisons

[@charlesk743]

Welcome to DubNation!

[@prospects5954]

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[@atlantasportsfan7196]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ohyeahitsthatoneguy]

Looks to be the next iguodala

[@LD70701]

Like poor man Simmons but isn't afraid of shooting.

[@3serio]

Like a Young Hedo but traded shooting for athleticism

[@ClipK74]

Ben Simmons was a perfect comparison both have jump shot as weakness, solid passing, strong, solid defender.

[@Brofreshonal]

I mean I think he can shoot a bit better than Ben Simmons

[@ClipK74]

@@Brofreshonal yeah there will always be a fair chance that johnson could develop to have a good jump shot. For example kawhi back at San Diego state compared to now.

[@jordanmandregan8240]

Ben Simmons is scared to even try to shoot

[@diego7589]

Future sacramento king

[@joshhobson8279]

Please no! We already suck enough.

[@atlantasportsfan7196]

😂😂

[@0hsoaj513]

How the fuck did the hawks get him

[@fliplife5291]

Anyone else watch him win the state title in Wisconsin?

[@MiguelSantos-vm9rj]

from mostly seeing this video id say he is a aaron gordon lookalike

[@GoodFellaPack]

Pelicans we need him if we can’t trade up

[@jayce6172]

He’s a current Jabari Parker imo

[@tanner1664]

Jabari was better in college man

[@jackcerven2415]

He's got a lot of potential and some great abilities but I look at him as more of a project with his shooting liability and other struggles.

[@Chrispd2005]

Let's go Hawks

[@j-paulperiodica3045]

I think he has a lamar odom type play style

[@zacharydenton9982]

Reminds me of Josh Green a little bit.

[@tdshighlights1]

Do you want to do a collab? lemme know

[@kaiohetkowski1879]

Future Spur.

[@razielangelzamora1608]

Him or Kai Jones would be perfect

[@MrDechavez13]

Selected by the CHARLOTTE HORNETS (pick 11)

[@atlantasportsfan7196]

😂

[@LasBlancasComps]

Welcome to the Wizards

[@atlantasportsfan7196]

Lmfaooo

[@jullsd4966]

Comparaison : John Collins??

[@ricardodelarosa428]

I dont know with NY didn't pick him

[@baysick11]

I think he’s Tobias Harris with Aaron Gordon athleticism

[@prospects5954]

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[@Leufane]

Lez Go Hawks Peace up Atown Down

[@k3nn3thj3nk1ns2015]

@hoop intellect What do you think about Jalen Johnson’s fit with OKC? Also who do you like more out of Jalen Johnson and Scottie Barnes?

[@bronxroots6668]

That’s a good question. I truly very high on Barnes because of his size, skill set, upside and aggressiveness. Scottie shows that he’s willing to lead by his defensive example and he’s always talking on defense. Both players have Point Forward potential which means mismatches abound. But if I had to choose it would be Scotties Barnes.

[@bronxroots6668]

....but I do think J. Johnson has more offensive upside than Barnes coming into the league.

[@yrnseventh]

Chip Engelland can fix his shoot easily

[@shonensaiyan]

Looks a little like pippen

[@angeloceledonio]

Like kuzma

[@8infinite8]

San Antonio Spurs #12 Draft Pick! Great replacement for Rudy Gay. Silver and Black will be a great home with the young core of Murray/White/Walker4/Johnson/Samanic and J.Poeltl. San Anto's on the come up this year!!!

[@prospects5954]

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[@andiyclark5219]

jalen GOOD PASSING SKILLS?? 🤔🤔 hmm

[@ankletaker2729]

If he works a little more on dribbling & his outside jumpshots a tad bit he’ll be Grant Hill 2.0

[@yawanathanbenisrael6455]

The young man is Scottie Pippen. Damn kind of scary. Floor would be Rick Fox. Shane battier.

[@assaagg]

Steal at 14!!! He is going to the dubs

[@maxdaly8283]

No way he falls that far

[@kielreynolds8682]

@@maxdaly8283 lol

[@icebergslim9897]

@@maxdaly8283 hawks 🦅

[@JayFrom-TheA93]

@@maxdaly8283 20

[@maxdaly8283]

@@JayFrom-TheA93 damn that's a steal

[@Solomon11777]

Warriors need him

[@tabingoliver]

We literally have a more experienced and cheaper guy in JTA

[@jessgarryadante1079]

Welcome to the spurs

[@prospects5954]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXbEY2Ore5Voprc

[@atlantasportsfan7196]

😂😂😂

[@keanuestrada5092]

Lottery pick

[@orionsands1125]

GSW pick 7 please

[@assaagg]

Moody at 7, Him at 14

[@atlantasportsfan7196]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@emmma4012]

Hes draft goes down. I hope johnson end up in warriors

[@tommyharper126]

Perfect fit 👌🏽

[@jeremyleveille1532]

Warriors will probably be picking around 6 or 7. You would take Johnson that high? I'm seeing him slide in recent mocks down to the 18-22 range..

[@tommyharper126]

@@jeremyleveille1532 We have 2 first round picks

[@ashton_9340]

@@jeremyleveille1532 moody is my personal pick with the timbs pick since he's a good shooter that can play d plus we also got our own pick which might land in 14th so we might steal him or wagner if lucky enough. Our young core will then be...poole,moody,johnson,paschall and wiseman🔥

[@jeremyleveille1532]

@@ashton_9340 sounds good but I'm hoping the Celtics grab Johnson with the 16th pick, or maybe Kai Jones

[@drewm3996]

Why is he much better than Kuminga as a prospect

[@tejveersandhu7122]

grizzlies imo

[@bronxroots6668]

He mite be that potential lottery pick that slides down far enough for my Knicks to draft. I doubt it but one could dream. He’s the type of Point forward that we need to take the ball out of Randle’s hands, and just let Julius focus on scoring n rebounding.

[@finessefulj8489]

Praying this is the case this would help solidify our defense, and if he connects with RJ shooting coach he could end up being a special pick up for us.

[@bronxroots6668]

@@finessefulj8489 you damn right. Right along with the forever PG search, SF is a position we just cant seem to get lucky with.

[@finessefulj8489]

@@bronxroots6668 Thats the biggest facts. The 2 most important positions (in my opinion) are the ones we forever have trouble filling.

[@jeremyleveille1532]

1) He's not gonna slip that far. 2) IDK why people are calling him a point forward. He's a good passer and can lead the break. That doesn't make him a point forward. Johnson is a stretch 4. The Knicks already have 2 of those (randle, Toppin) so you want your team's best player and 2 most recent 1st round picks to all play the same position? yeah good luck with that..

[@finessefulj8489]

@@jeremyleveille1532 I was thinking of him as a 3 and I was also banking on Dallas slipping to lottery

[@CreZsent_Mo0n]

Warriors please draft this boy and also davion mitchell

[@dongregoibarra6857]

go Spurs go!

[@prospects5954]

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[@atlantasportsfan7196]

L

[@prospects5954]

@@atlantasportsfan7196 rise up

[@brandonchen4938]

athletic rondae hollis jefferson imo

[@jordifriascacho5614]

Flair to modern Pippen

[@Bilbo_Swaggins-sm4gw]

Thomas robinson

[@PBLDrew]

Seems kinda Ben Simmons-ish

[@shaulyehudah29]

Yeah at least he’s a little more confident in his shot

[@saintdockery5740]

Okc

[@ajevans1422]

ATL

[@mrgiannopolis]

I'm not seeing it with this guy at all

[@jadenhinds4965]

Sadly me too

[@atlantasportsfan7196]

lol

[@mrgiannopolis]

@@atlantasportsfan7196 contacts are in and I'm seeing more clearly now

[@polearbear3925]

hope cavs get him.

[@prospects5954]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKeqd6CPjN2Snrc

[@atlantasportsfan7196]

Nope

[@LD70701]

Bad end is Wesley Johnson....

[@Ghetto_Meadow]

I get the same personality vibes as KAT coming out. I think he is going to always be a threat because of his skills but every level from here including all star level, all nba is going to be a mental game , he doesn't seem to have the "butler" gene. Which is to ultimately say I think he will succeed on a team looking fwd with no old school vets telling him he should play a certain way. But I don't see him leading a team down the stretch.... This was a rough yr for me as a dukie.(lowest effort,lowest team cohesion, and by far lowest lack of interest from players on coaching maybe in Duke history) JJs lack of leadership and or ability to take over with his questionable attitude makes me think he is the lowest of the leaders of this draft class....

[@Michael-jd2ki]

Why do ppl act like KAT is a bad teammate lmao

[@Ghetto_Meadow]

@@Michael-jd2ki didn't say he was.... I was talking about his internal drive for greatness... Most people who follow the nba would have taken KAT to start their team around a few years ago, I don't think that is very valid anymore. Nothing to do with him as a teammate everything to do with basketball motor, intentions, and goals in his career outlined by himself. Soooo idk what you are going for.... I don't have fav nba players or teams its just what I see

[@chriskeesee7508]

@@Ghetto_Meadow Jimmy Butler LOL. The first round sweep guy?

[@Ghetto_Meadow]

@@chriskeesee7508 no Jimmy Butler the 30th pick from a loaded draft class who went on to be considered one of the best in this decade..... I don't sit on tik tok and follow the memes of the week. I actually look at basketball from the inside out not non senseical statements like 1st rd sweep. ... If you know basketball you would know the toll it took to bounce back so fast and that's why the Lakers are out too.... Soooo maybe stick to house of hoops highlights. And let's keep the actual basketball talk to facts.....and others :: inserts Russ meme::

[@chriskeesee7508]

@@Ghetto_Meadow He has not done anything that crazy this decade. Isn’t the best playmaker, shot creator, or winner. He’s a good intangibles guy, but that’s about it.

[@mikesmith1427]

Nice at dunking the ball. Can he do anything else. Because at his age, Spud Webb can still do a 2 handed dunk standing under the basket. Welcome to the NBA where everyone can dunk. Nothing special and not a lottery pick.

[@maxeezy7203]

Bro what 🤨 U can say the same about anyone else anyone can shoot anyone can dribble everyone can play defense but some people are way better at it

[@Coreydibiase]

Clippers 👀

[@atlantasportsfan7196]

No

[@gangtime8705]

top 7 pick

[@jacobwalker8730]

Agreed. Him, Moody and Zaire are the Top 3 once the Top 5 is off the board imo.

[@austinswewatt7352]

Big muscle think he can fit for the warriors

[@Stanley112803]

Quit on his team

[@chriskeesee7508]

So are we just going to ignore the fact that he’s literally a spitting imagine of LeBron or is that too politically incorrect to say?

[@TimJorgensen850]

Not nearly as good as LeBron was at this age tf

[@Michael-jd2ki]

@@TimJorgensen850 nah Jalen Johnson loves LeBron. He’s a huge LeBron/Laker fan

[@MegaBrandon167]

Knicks 💙🧡

[@simepanda6764]

Quiting in the middle of the season shows some attitude issues... he is not a fighter... and You need to be that to be at the top.

[@Michael-jd2ki]

Overblown narrative tbh

[@_zachmcall]

@@Michael-jd2ki no other way to look at it tbh

[@k3nn3thj3nk1ns2015]

Coach K said he was trying to play through a foot injury all season that was worse than expected, actually

[@lmaoguy4949]

I honestly think he is a better passer than Cade Cunningham