2025-26 Season
JALEN JOHNSON
2025-26 Season
JALEN JOHNSON
Johnson produces at an elite rate for a 35-minute workload.
Johnson produces at an elite rate for a 35-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 16 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 235 Forwards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Jalen Johnson spent the first quarter of the 2025-26 season making a terrifying leap from intriguing prospect to undisputed franchise cornerstone. He completely obliterated the Jazz on 11/14 vs UTA, posting an absurd 31 points, 18 rebounds, and 14 assists. That performance yielded a staggering +46.7 Impact score, driven by his relentless rebounding and elite playmaking that dictated the entire flow of the offense. Even rising stars hit speed bumps. His outing on 11/26 vs WAS was a stark reminder of his lingering inconsistencies, as he managed just seven points on a dismal 3-for-12 shooting night. This resulted in a -10.1 Impact score because his forced shots and disjointed offensive rhythm actively dragged down the entire unit. Yet, Johnson's true growth lies in his ability to influence winning even when his jumper betrays him. During a brutal 12-point, 5-for-17 shooting night on 12/14 vs PHI, he still manufactured a +4.5 Impact score by dominating the glass with 10 boards and threading 12 assists to keep the offense afloat.
This midseason stretch defined Jalen Johnson's breakout as a legitimate playmaking hub and primary offensive engine. He was an absolute terror when his jumper was falling. On 12/31 vs MIN, he dismantled the defense for 34 points and 10 rebounds, generating a massive +42.8 Impact score through hyper-efficient 15-for-22 shooting and relentless hustle. Crucially, Johnson learned to salvage his value when his touch vanished. During a brutal 5-for-19 shooting performance on 01/26 vs IND, he still scraped together a positive +6.1 Impact by crashing the glass and anchoring the defensive rotations despite scoring only 15 points. However, his occasional tendency to force bad shots still cost the team. On 01/14 vs LAL, a disastrous 1-for-7 chucking display from deep and a lack of rebounding presence dragged his overall effectiveness down to a -0.9 Impact. When he balances his aggressive scoring with his elite court vision, he is an absolute matchup nightmare.
This late-season stretch marked Jalen Johnson's absolute eruption into a highly-effective, do-it-all point forward. He reached his zenith on 03/07 vs PHI, torching the defense for 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. His staggering +36.9 Impact score in that contest stemmed directly from relentless rim pressure and crisp shot selection. Even when his jumper completely abandoned him, Johnson found ways to dictate terms. Look no further than 02/20 vs MIA, where a dismal 6-for-22 shooting night still yielded a +11.0 Impact score because he ruthlessly crashed the glass for 16 rebounds and orchestrated the offense with 11 assists. Conversely, passive outings severely limited his effectiveness. On 03/01 vs POR, a lethargic 8-point effort on just nine shot attempts dragged him to a -3.8 Impact score, exposing how offensive hesitation can completely neutralize his value. When he stays aggressive and trusts his playmaking instincts, Johnson transforms into an absolute nightmare for opposing defenses.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Very consistent. Johnson posts positive impact in 95% of games — you almost always get a productive night. Scoring varies by ~7 points, but the overall contribution stays positive.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 68% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Johnson consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Small downward trend. First-half impact: +16.1, second-half: +14.3. Not alarming yet, but trending the wrong direction.
Hot right now — 23 straight games with positive impact. Longest positive run this season: 23 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 70 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
78 games played
