Lauri Markkanen Hype & Appreciation Thread

[Step-Back Hook]

Do we keep him and build around his skill set or trade him for more pieces?

I don't see a reason to trade him.
No one is going to offer Haliburton tier floor general or a bunch of unprotected firsts that are probable to be top 10 picks. That is like the one reason how Ainge would even considering to move him. Still just 25 old seve footer that can punish inside and outside. First season where he is used with this volume and in his ideal role and the jump in production to his career average scoring is huge. And efficient af.

 

[416Klawzz]

I don't see a reason to trade him.
No one is going to offer Haliburton tier floor general or a bunch of unprotected firsts that are probable to be top 10 picks. That is like the one reason how Ainge would even considering to move him. Still just 25 old seve footer that can punish inside and outside. First season where he is used with this volume and in his ideal role and the jump in production to his career average scoring is huge. And efficient af.

I agree he can be a pivotal piece to our success and already is one of our stepping stones

 

[Mr. T]

Lauri (and Jazz) is featured on 2 different top news articles on nba.com. Sorry, too lazy to provide links.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Lauri (and Jazz) is featured on 2 different top news articles on nba.com. Sorry, too lazy to provide links.

10 players putting up career-high scoring numbers

It's been a couple generations since the points have flowed so fast and freely. Here's a look at some of this year's best scoring leaps.

www.nba.com

 

[Mr. T]

10 players putting up career-high scoring numbers

It's been a couple generations since the points have flowed so fast and freely. Here's a look at some of this year's best scoring leaps.

www.nba.com

Here's the other one. https://www.nba.com/news/2023-midseason-takeaways

 

[fishonjazz]

Do we keep him and build around his skill set or trade him for more pieces?

Keep and build

 

[HermanG]

The most stunning progression curve in Lauri's numbers imo is his ability to get to the charity stripe. I know its a result of the defense thrown at him... but for me FTA has always been one big measure of being a star or a superstar.

Career best season FTA per game: 3.8 (2018-19)
Career best single month in FTA per game (min 4 games played): 6.5 (February 2019)

This season FTA per game: 5.5

But while the number for the whole season is an impressive improvement... it hides the true stunner.

Monthly progression:
October 3.9 - 67th in the league
November 4.4 - 56th in the league
December 6.2 - 23rd in the league
January 9.8 - 8th in the league

His October FGA per game (17.0) was higher than December (16.1)... but his FTA was still far lower. He wasnt guarded as tight and couldnt draw the calls. But ever since he has been "locked down"... hello charity stripe.

 

[Stars Fan]

I thought the correct answer was "absolutely nothing!"

"say it again!"

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[LogGrad98]

"say it again!"

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War?

 

[Elizah Huge]

View: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1613596850950373389?cxt=HHwWmoCw-azy0uQsAAAA

 

[LogGrad98]

View: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1613596850950373389?cxt=HHwWmoCw-azy0uQsAAAA

Holy crap, Mitchell is going to get voted in! What a difference a change of market can make.

 

[Step-Back Hook]

Holy crap, Mitchell is going to get voted in! What a difference a change of market can make.

Facts... Sabonis should be a starter in west and is not even top 10 in fan votes. Fans are stupid af.
But he gets in as will Lauri. BC people with understanding are selecting them reserves.