Jalen Johnson has been turning heads with his play for the Atlanta Hawks, but not everyone in the locker room seems to be impressed.
Johnson’s impact on both ends of the floor has been hard to ignore, and he’s quickly becoming a key player for the team.
His rise through the roster has come at a time when Trae Young is out of action due to injury, giving Johnson more responsibility and space to show what he can do. And he’s taken full advantage of that opportunity, helping drive results for Atlanta along the way.
For some fans, there’s even an argument that Johnson could be one of the most valuable players in the Eastern Conference this season. But his teammate Onyeka Okongwu doesn’t seem to share that view.
Okongwu says Johnson hasn’t improved, just gotten more minutes