Jalen Johnson’s breakout season continued with a career night in Utah — 31 points, 18 rebounds, 14 assists and seven steals — and he’s now averaging 21.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists through 11 games.

Quin Snyder said the biggest difference is Johnson’s confidence: “He just didn’t hesitate on a shot.” Johnson himself said the team simply prepared and pushed through the back-to-back.

With the way he’s producing, leading, and dictating tempo, is Johnson making the leap from promising young player to the centerpiece the Hawks build around?

Do you see Jalen Johnson as Atlanta’s long-term star — and what part of his game has impressed you most so far?