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Jalen Johnson is the Hawks’ best player (and that’s a good thing)

Jalen Johnson has been a dominant force this season and should be the focal point of the team moving forward

Jalen Johnson reacts after a violent slam against the Toronto Raptors. | Todd Kirkland/GettyImages

The Atlanta Hawks are sixth in the Eastern Conference, despite losing Trae Young to a right knee injury. Breakout performances have sprung up all across the team, from Onyeka Okongwu to Vit Krejci to Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

But above all, Jalen Johnson’s continued growth has powered the Hawks' hot start. Since Young’s injury, Johnson has averaged 23.