Lauri Markkanen Hype & Appreciation Thread

[Handlogten's Heros]

I think he’s a lock.

He should be but AS game selection is generally more about marketability and absurd numbers and not impact on winning. We also have like 1-2 guys that get in on legacy or just popularity that shouldn't be there.

They need to add 1 more spot for each conference imo... maybe more.

 

[TheGoldStandard]

He should be but AS game selection is generally more about marketability and absurd numbers and not impact on winning. We also have like 1-2 guys that get in on legacy or just popularity that shouldn't be there.

They need to add 1 more spot for each conference imo... maybe more.

If the game was not in Utah he may not make it, but with the game in Utah he's a lock.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

If the game was not in Utah he may not make it, but with the game in Utah he's a lock.

I hope so... it would be cool to see him rewarded. He's deserving for sure.

 

[HermanG]

NBA.com listed top 8 AS picks for West frontcourt, and Lauri was included.

Reason just like we have speculated: "fringe candidate, but could get in because the game is SLC"

8 candidates to be Western Conference All-Stars in frontcourt

From familiar stalwarts to rising youngsters, the West field is chock full of names to watch in the frontcourt.

www.nba.com

 

[Elizah Huge]

NBA.com listed top 8 AS picks for West frontcourt, and Lauri was included.

Reason just like we have speculated: "fringe candidate, but could get in because the game is SLC"

8 candidates to be Western Conference All-Stars in frontcourt

From familiar stalwarts to rising youngsters, the West field is chock full of names to watch in the frontcourt.

www.nba.com

Lauri should absolutely make it over Grant and Wiggins.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Lauri's only going to get in if the Jazz are a top 6 seed.

NBA is too deep. If you are out of the playoffs you are missing the ASG unless you have insane stats. Lauri does not have insane stats.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Lauri's only going to get in if the Jazz are a top 6 seed.

NBA is too deep. If you are out of the playoffs you are missing the ASG unless you have insane stats. Lauri does not have insane stats.

Yeah, I think him getting in depends on how Utah is doing.

I could see him getting in as an injury replacement since the game is in Utah regardless of how we are doing though.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Does Gobert make the all-star game?

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Yeah, I think him getting in depends on how Utah is doing.

I could see him getting in as an injury replacement since the game is in Utah regardless of how we are doing though.

I think he has a legitimate case over the other guys. 4 out of the 8 listed are locks... Lebron, AD, Zion, Jokic - Then two (or three) of Grant, Sabonis, Wiggins, Lauri get in. Grant and Sabonis may split votes with teammates... GS has been bad... I think Lauri is better than 50% unless he sustains an injury. None of those guys have a huge numbers advantage.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Lauri also has a ton of die hard Finnish fans. That could help him in the fan voting.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

He should be but AS game selection is generally more about marketability and absurd numbers and not impact on winning. We also have like 1-2 guys that get in on legacy or just popularity that shouldn't be there.

They need to add 1 more spot for each conference imo... maybe more.

Yeah. I don't really like his chances.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Yeah. I don't really like his chances.

Lauri is an all-star confirmed now! Thank you!