Our line has been that until he proves otherwise, Jalen Johnson’s middle name is Risk. After the Hawks picked him at #20 in Thursday’s NBA Draft, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution called him a gamble but same idea, really.
Here’s what Hawks GM Travis Schlenck had to say about the pick: “Listen, he is an extremely talented player. Great size, great raw skills. Rebounds. Defends. Obviously, had some issues at Duke, in high school as well. When you are picking at 20 and that sort of talent (is there), you certainly feel good about it. … We’re excited to add a player of his talent level to the roster.