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2023-24 was Johnson’s coming out party, the Duke product earning a direct comparison to Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. James, who recently had his first induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, may be playing at an advanced age these days. However, he’s not only in the GOAT conversation, he’s still hooping like a top-15 player in his 40s. With that being said, Johnson was able to workout with James this summer; hands-on training sessions that will only heighten his game.
Here at Hawks media day, Jalen Johnson says he’s fully healthy and ready for the upcoming season. Johnson said he spent time working out with LeBron James and learning from the Lakers star this offseason. pic.twitter.com/IlVubS0yv8
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) September 29, 2025
Johnson wasn’t specific about what the two had worked on. Instead, he focused on the soon-to-be 23-year NBA veteran’s graciousness and attention to detail. However, anyone that’s watched James over the course of his career knows what he’s best at.
