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Jalen Johnson sees NBA 2K rating rise after All-Star debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:11 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Jalen Johnson sees NBA 2K rating rise after All-Star debut
Summary

Jalen Johnson's NBA 2K rating improved significantly after he was named an All-Star for the first time during the 2025-26 season. Johnson, who plays for the Atlanta Hawks, averaged 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 7.9 assists, contributing to the team's 46-36 finish and sixth place in the Eastern Conference. His rating increased from 81 to 87, tying him for 27th among all players and making him the highest-rated player on the Hawks. This notable performance marks Johnson’s emergence as one of the brighter young talents in the league as preparations begin for the 2026-27 NBA season.

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  • •Johnson starred in the 2025-26 season with a 22.5 points average.
  • •The Hawks finished the season with a 46-36 record.
  • •Johnson averaged 10.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists.
  • •His 2K rating rose from 81 to 87, ranking 27th overall.
  • •He is now the highest-rated player for the Hawks in NBA 2K.
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  • 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Johnson's 2K rating skyrockets after first All-Star appearance
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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.

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