Lauri Markkanen is Better Than you Think

One of the more surprising players in the NBA over the last season and a half has been Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz. While he's gotten some praise for his level of play, I don't think people quite understand just how good he really is.
So in today's video I broke down the things Markkanen does on offense, as well as why I think teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder should be looking to trade for the All-Star ASAP.
Thank you so much for watching!
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[@meditationrelaxationmusicnow]

not just best 7 foot shooter but one of the best shooters overall

[@just_tom00]

him and joel together would feed families

[@dylvinci272]

“they have josh giddey who would fit in great with utahs culture” i see what you did there lmao

[@SwiftHoops220]

👀👀

[@SwiftHoops220]

@@DeZenterand this makes it okay???

[@SonnyK248]

just throwing it out there. SGA at the 1. Dort at the 2. J Dub at the 3. Lauri at the 4 and Chet at the 5. Presti make it happen!

[@SwiftHoops220]

🫣🫣🫣

[@slender289]

​@@SwiftHoops220 I know someone who is a great 7 foot shooter it's an easy answer, Chet Holmgren

[@Pentton]

They ridiculed him for being a seven footer playing like a shooting guard and I was baffled because isn't that awesome in the unicorn era. 7 ft long prime Klay Thompson is the missing championship piece for many teams.

[@assburger323]

@Pentton Yeah and Lauri can still bang in the post when it's needed. Dude is athletic as fuck. It's just that modern game isn't very post oriented so most of the time Lauri catch and shoot three is the best play available for the team.

[@Aleksisguitar]

Klay Thompson that ATTACKS the closeout...

[@neverfoldvlogs]

Jazz aren’t trading him lol 😂 “They are listening” not trading him

[@worldweeklynewz5818]

This dude is going NOWHERE mark my words, Danny Ainge is not stupid or blind. Hardy has his attention and they’re creating a good relationship. I don’t think the jazz should do anything except try to get olnyk to resign and just keep playing with this intensity and believing in one another and they’re a legit contender IMO.

[@ReallyBigBadAndy76]

“Rumors” “there have been reports that” = people are just making this up.

[@LFPXX]

Good ananlysis. Thanks!

[@petterituohino6392]

Great video! I hope that Lauri stays in Jazz.

[@mykaelmarshall8204]

I hope he comes to Okc :’)

[@Tyiscoool]

He’s not going anywhere. He said he’s trusting the process. Lets go jazz!!

[@hayteren]

​@@Tyiscooolit's not up to Lauri. And if the team is not championship caliber (this one is definitely not) Ainge will trade anybody.

[@skalet66a]

It has been historically hard for Utah to keep their stars for many years. With Lauri saying he wants to stay and have patience, I think Jazz will try to make a long time deal with before trying to trade him.

[@TheBobblefighter]

People keep saying that OKC has plenty of picks to dish out to acquire talent. Which is true, but the problem is everyone seems to forget that Utah has 14 first round picks up to 2029. It's the one team in the league that doesn't care about OKC's stash of picks. They would have to give up talent to get Markkanen, and they're not going to do that. Giddey plus a few firsts wouldn't get it done. Add Chet and Dort and remove the picks. OKC would obviously say no, but Ainge won't let Lauri go for less.

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

Sixers are the perfect fit!! 😢 Plus Bojan! And Tyrus Jones! Morey needs to go all in!!

[@Jonathan99911]

He will we have 6 1st to give

[@philenchymsejour8018]

Bring Lauri to Miami 🔥 Bam would go crazy with some size finally around him and Spo could do wonders with his offensive skills

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

Lauri's got no playoff experience yet. He needs a trade to a playoff bound team so that he finally get a taste of the NBA postseason.

[@worldweeklynewz5818]

Utah got a real nowitzki!!

[@ASURAN24]

The fact that you said Giddy is such a bad shooter exposes your flaw. JZ and DA ain’t dumb enough to take this trade.

[@Pentton]

Give enough first round picks and I bet Ainge is greedy enough to sign the deal.

[@user-vq8eq1bp9m]

the Jazz are NOT trading Lauri

[@krisharkleroad8]

The Mav's could use him.

[@lollipop1894]

There is no way that the jazz are trading him

[@lollipop1894]

You seriously think that jazz are tank and can get this point? They are wrecking it.

[@brianmanning4892]

Sixers!

[@rockybarney3610]

Jazz looking to tank??? C'mon man...

[@theitechlab]

For sure. If that’s what they’re doing, they’re doing a terrible job lol. 14-4 in the last 18 games is not tanking.

[@jamieconnelly5719]

Slob wizard doesnt get his welcome presents till late Tues cuz the mailman doesnt deliver on a Sunday or Christmas

[@SwiftHoops220]

This might be the funniest comment I’ve ever gotten 😭😭😭😭

[@jamieconnelly5719]

@@SwiftHoops220 ty keep up the great discussions, perfect timing on this vid

[@gastenwarren4862]

Lauri Markannen is an Atlanta Hawk

[@SwiftHoops220]

The Lauri/Trae pick and pop will feed families

[@craftbeeercrazy]

I'm a Finn living in Atlanta so that would be a dream. Trae and Lauri would be a great duo.

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

Sixers got defence now need pure shooters.

[@orlandomoore6795]

Warriors get Lauri: Utah get Loon,Moody ,Corey Joseph and 2-3 first round picks

[@Byronic19134]

Sixers r the perfect fit.

[@SwiftHoops220]

Fortunately, this can be said about a LOT of teams lol

[@Jonathan99911]

@@SwiftHoops22076ers have the assets only the thunder can offer a better one

[@jalynjones9136]

Great shooter. Not a better shooter than dirk

[@StraightHoops-tf6su]

EVERYONE WHO READS THIS COMMENT SO THE CHANNEL BLOWS UP.

[@SoBor911]

Not impressed until Lauri bags a 3 Point Shootout Title. KAT bagged himself one, so I doubt Lauri will ever get one. So KAT distinctively the better shooter over Lauri. Even Dirk or Love bagged one themselves.

[@harrikuusjarvi3795]

Who cares shootouts?

[@magicofshootingstar5825]

@SoBor911 You do know that shooting from rack is totally different sport than shooting in a game? Lauri in last all star weekend said that he had never done it other than the few practice runs before the competition.

[@orlandomoore6795]

Steph or Klay wasn’t in that 3 point contest not impressed

[@SoBor911]

@@magicofshootingstar5825 Nice typical excuses. Bird never did for much of his career yet achieved his legendary 3 peat. Even legendary shooters Mullin, Majerle or Miller never bagged one. You're a truly great shooter doing it off the racks.. in which you have only have one round trip. Doing in game varies, one game you're hot, the next you're cold. So... KAT >> Lauri

[@SwiftHoops220]

38% from three on 8 attempts? 🚫🚫🚫 Meaningless three-point contest win? ✅✅✅

[@Jonathan99911]

The 76ers have 6 1st rounders to give 🫡

[@MrDerpCentral]

lauri will not be traded