Jalen Johnson’s Defensive Makeover | Atlanta Hawks News

Jalen Johnson is poised to become a two-way force this season, with the Hawks strategically surrounding him with elite defenders like Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins to ease his defensive burden and unlock his full potential. After last year’s defensive lapses, Johnson’s focus is on reclaiming his defensive edge — a skill he’s proven he can master. With the new additions, the Hawks are betting big that Johnson can thrive offensively while becoming a more complete, game-changing player — and if he does, they could be a serious playoff threat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8e629c1583b9a90