In a breakout 2025-26 season, Johnson averaged 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game while shooting 49 percent, establishing himself as one of the league’s most versatile forwards.

His consistency and two-way impact included guarding multiple positions and often lifting Atlanta’s offense during crucial stretches, fueling the Hawks’ playoff push.

He produced historic games, becoming the first NBA player to post at least 31 points, 18 rebounds, 14 assists and seven steals in a single December win over Utah, and he logged multiple triple-doubles.

The Hawks closed the season strong, going 20-6 after the All-Star break to climb from 10th to 6th in the East and win playoff series against the Knicks before a tough exit.

Johnson earned his first All-NBA selection, making the Third Team as part of a notable 2025-26 season for the Hawks.

He joined a select group of fellow Third Team honorees, highlighting his emergence alongside players like Duren, Holmgren, Maxey and Murray.

The surprising playoff run exposed weaknesses to address in the off-season, setting the stage for further development.

The season showed a pivot from a potential third option behind Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis to a full breakout as the Hawks rebalanced the roster.

Atlanta rewarded his rise with a long-term contract extension, signaling Johnson as a foundational piece for the franchise’s future.

A Wisconsin native who starred at Sun Prairie East before transferring to Nicolet, Johnson was ranked No. 4 among forward prospects in ESPN’s 2020 class.

He earned multiple individual honors, including Eastern Conference Player of the Month in March and Player of the Week awards twice, underscoring his peak-level performance.

Over the season, he appeared in all 72 games, started every game, and totaled 49 double-doubles and 13 triple-doubles.