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Hawks Star Jalen Johnson Makes All-Star Debut
14 Feb
Summary
- Jalen Johnson is participating in the Shooting Stars Challenge.
- Johnson is having a career-best season with high averages.
- He has achieved multiple triple-doubles, setting franchise records.
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is poised to participate in the NBA's Shooting Stars Challenge, marking his first All-Star appearance.
Johnson, the fourth-youngest Hawk since the team's relocation to Atlanta, is in the midst of a remarkable season. As of February 14, 2026, he is averaging career highs of 23.1 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 8.0 assists, placing him among the league's elite.
His performance includes an NBA-best 32 double-doubles and eight triple-doubles this season. This triple-double total is a new franchise record and the most by an Eastern Conference player this season.
Johnson's historic December included averaging a triple-double for the month, making him one of only seven players in NBA history to achieve this feat. He also recorded a triple-double in just over 16 minutes against the Denver Nuggets on December 5, 2025, making it the second-fastest in the play-by-play era.
His individual achievements this season include career highs in points (43 on December 18, 2025), rebounds (18), assists (16 on December 5, 2025), and steals (7). He was also named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for November 10-16, 2025, leading the Hawks to an undefeated road trip.
