The Hawks beat the Knicks Tuesday night despite not having Trae Young on the court, and they will have to continue winning without him if they want to make a playoff push. One of the stars that has stepped up in Trae Young's absence is Jalen Johnson.
This season Jalen Johnson has doubled his points per game output, from 8.6 to 15.9, and has nearly doubled his career minutes played while Trae Young has been on the shelf. 2024 has been a huge year for Jalen Johnson, as he is quickly becoming one of the Hawks' biggest superstars. Is Jalen Johnson the most improved player in the NBA this year? Andy Bunker and Randy McMichael debate this, and the Hawks chances of making the playoffs without Trae Young.