During Friday night’s game between the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers, Jalen Johnson delivered a spectacular dunk while his father was being interviewed in the stands. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect, as Johnson’s father watched in awe as his son soared above the rim for a powerful slam.
The game, which took place at the Crypto.comArena, saw Johnson’s father caught up in the excitement of the moment. As the interview was broadcasted on the arena screens, Johnson seized the opportunity to make a statement on the court. He threw down a jam, igniting a proud reaction from his father, who took the mic, looked the viewers directly in the eye, stiff-armed his wife, said what he had to say say and returned the mic to the reporter. Simply perfect!
Jalen Johnson dunked while his parents were being interviewed 🥹🔥
Pops was so proud he took the mic 🤣 pic.twitter.com/joxttiaoDf
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 4, 2025
Despite the Hawks’ eventual loss to the Lakers, with a final score of 119-102, Johnson’s performance stood out. He finished the game with an impressive 19 points on 8-for-13 shooting and added eight rebounds to his stat line.
Entering the game, Johnson was averaging 19.9 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly on both ends of the floor. His emergence as a reliable second option alongside Trae Young highlights the potential for the Hawks to build a competitive team in the Eastern Conference.
