Jalen Johnson reflects on facing adversity in college basketball: “There was a time when the world was against me”

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson worked extremely hard following his short stint at Duke University to show the world who he really is (just signed a five-year, $150MM extension). (via atlhawksfans): Lauren L. Williams: “If you could describe this moment to yourself 5 years ago about what it’s all going to entail, what would you…

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Atlanta Hawks, Jalen Johnson Agree to Five-Year, $150M Extension

Hawks and Jalen Johnson strike a deal for a five-year, $150 million contract extension

The Atlanta Hawks and fourth-year forward Jalen Johnson have agreed to a five-year, $150 million rookie contract extension, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and representative Lucas Newton announced on Monday. Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson averaged career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and minutes played last season Johnson, who Atlanta selected 20th overall in…

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Johnson decent but Solanke poor

Johnson shines while Solanke struggles

Brighton and Hove Albion ended Spurs’ five-game winning run. On an excellent run, including a 3-0 win over Manchester United last weekend, Ange Postecoglou’s Lilywhites came into Sunday afternoon’s Premier League matchup at the AMEX Stadium as one of the country’s most in-form teams. However, putting in a memorable performance, Fabian Hurzeler’s Seagulls completed a…

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