Jalen Johnson's 2K rating skyrockets after first All-Star appearance
Jalen Johnson was ranked as a top-30 player in NBA 2K27 after making his first career All-Star appearance during the 2025-26 season.
Jalen Johnson, a former Duke University athlete, has remained relatively obscure in his NBA career thus far. Drafted 20th overall in 2021, Johnson has emerged as one of the league's most promising young talents. During the 2025-26 season, he guided the Atlanta Hawks to a 46-36 record, securing a sixth-place spot in the Eastern Conference.
In a career first, Johnson earned an All-Star selection and an All-NBA team nod, boasting impressive averages of 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game.
Following his historic performance, Johnson's NBA 2K rating underwent a significant boost ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season. His rating surged from 81 to an impressive 87, placing him among the top-rated players in the game. Specifically, Johnson now ranks tied for 27th overall, making him the highest-rated Hawks player in NBA 2K. For those interested in more NBA content, the BasketBaltes podcast and Instagram account provide additional insights into the world of basketball.
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