Yahoo Sports reports: For years, the Atlanta Hawks have searched for a franchise cornerstone. The Dejounte Murray Era failed. For years, the team cycled through rosters built around Trae Young with little recent success. Now, Atlanta stands at a promising crossroad, with forward Jalen Johnson emerging as the light at the end of the tunnel. Johnson averaged 22.5 […] The post Atlanta Must Prioritize Its Future Around Rising Star Jalen Johnson appeared first on The Lead.
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Atlanta Must Prioritize Its Future Around Rising Star Jalen Johnson
For years, the Atlanta Hawks have searched for a franchise cornerstone. The Dejounte Murray Era failed. For years, the team cycled through rosters built around Trae Young with little recent success. Now, Atlanta stands at a promising crossroad, with forward Jalen Johnson emerging as the light at the end of the tunnel. Johnson averaged 22.5 […] The post Atlanta Must Prioritize Its Future Around Rising Star Jalen Johnson appeared first on The Lead.
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