Fansided · Feb 19
Jalen Johnson’s electrifying record seals his case for future dunk contest glory
Jalen Johnson (1) reacts after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena | Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesJalen Johnson has the longest recorded take-off distance for a dunk this season, jumping an astonishing 10.6 feet in the air in a match against the New Orleans Pelicans. Maybe it’s about time the Atlanta Hawks stopped beating up on the Pels?
Top 10 furthest take-off distances recorded on dunks this season… pic.twitter.com/AIQ0TPRBpT
— Basketball University (@UofBasketball) February 18, 2026In all seriousness, Johnson’s high-flying nature has been well documented, with this latest accolade serving as the cherry on top of his already impressive resume for the dunk contest.