Lauri Markkanen: All-NBA Level Player?

After trading away both Gobert AND Mitchell, the Utah Jazz have really over-performed their expectations for the season, in large part due to the play of first time all-star, and most improved frontrunner Lauri Markkanen, whose vast offensive skill set has put the league on notice.
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[@latecape]

A great video and analysis!

[@HoopVenue]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@2real631]

Dude is a friggin monster

[@thekidshere6955]

Another great video!!!

[@HoopVenue]

Appreciate it!

[@massimomassi7671]

He's also very good transition player. (1.42ppp)

[@HoopVenue]

Agreed. His size and athleticism is tough to stop at that pace.

[@DrawQuick2014]

the greatest european in the western conference

[@ledgnr197gaming5]

I’m assuming this a joke

[@HoopVenue]

Unanimous, even.

[@terterman8585]

Jokic and Doncic might have something to say about that

[@HIB801]

@@terterman8585 what if I told you lauri is the best shooter, most athletic, and tallest of the 3?

[@terterman8585]

@@HIB801 Than you have a point, and I agree, even so, you can make a case for Doncic and Jokic just as easily

[@randle6666]

markkanen or sabonis? i prefer sabonis due to his playmaking him actually being a creator for others

[@HoopVenue]

I also prefer Sabonis, think he has more defensive utility as well. Can't go wrong with either though!

[@jioreyes5838]

Markannen cus sanonis not winning a championship as a center with his defense, markannen is a big wing so him not being a good defender doesnt hurt as much

[@randle6666]

@@jioreyes5838 sabonis and lauri are both around neutral defenders. markkanen on defense does not cover wings he is used as a helper and secondary rim protector. also having a good defensive 4 next to sabonis is a perfect pairing if they were contenders.

[@jioreyes5838]

@@randle6666 that doesnt change any of what i said tho (lineups with markannen at the 4 are offensively slanted hes still a wing)

[@randle6666]

@@jioreyes5838 hes not a wing offensively, he sets many screens and moves a ton inside the arc. just bc he shoots 3s doesnt mean hes a wing. also if he is a "wing" on offense he sure as hell isnt on defense

[@thamor4746]

I agree on your takes for this last season, but don't agree if you think this is his ceiling. Lauri will be again different player next season I truly think he will shock again NBA fans who just keep dismissing him.

[@ASURAN24]

I’m surprised you don’t have Lauri in your top 25 rankings

[@leos_27]

Perfect, and totally agree. One of the better off-ball players in the NBA, but lacks on-ball offense to be a #1 option. Which comp would you give to him?

[@HoopVenue]

He's honestly really unique in the sense that I can't really compare anyone to him. That combination of size, athleticism, and shooting as an off-ball guy isn't at all common.

[@jalynjones9136]

& it’s crazy that even with his lack of on-ball self creation he still averages 25 I think he’ll go into the offseason and really work on his handle which will inhance his self creation skill making him an even more dominant player

[@uy6324]

yeah hes gonna be monster when he gets better with handles

[@eanbenjammin2032]

Future wolf

[@Flizop]

Wauri