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Lauri Markkanen stats since Dec 1

Agent#00 said:
Lauri don't need to worry about money. We just payed a one dimensional defensive big 200m iirc
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that signing was like right after the owner took the keys to the Jazz. It also was before Danny was here. I don't think Danny would hesitate to max Marky either though if he is still playing at this level in 25 when he needs paid, especially if they are winning playoff series' and are contenders by that 24-25 seasons end but that is probably not realistic without win now help over slowly rebuilding through the draft.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Things definitely feel much harder for Lauri now. Much less easy looks at the rim, but he's getting a lot more shooting fouls drawn to compensate for all the extra defensive attention.

Lauri is also 112 3PM to tie Donovan's single season Jazz record. If Lauri plays the final 38 games he will need to average roughly 2.95 3's per game.
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Beasley only needs 97 to break the record which is roughly 2.6 per game for the last 38 games. He likely breaks it as he’s averaging 3.1 3PM per game right now.
 
I mean, keep in mind Lauri is doing what he's doing in his first year in a starring role. He's doing it with good teammates, but not great teammates. A lot of the best players on the Jazz who make others better are aging/declining (Conley/Olynyk).
 
Tremendous Upside said:
Lauri's 3 ball is falling apart. Been expecting it as he's a streaky shooter like Beasley, but I'm not sure we win any games if Markkanen shoots 32% or something from the perimeter.
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The Finnisher is going to have to find a lot more scoring, to carry this team, than he already has shown, when shooting well all season until recently.
Then you add his recent struggles to adjust to more physical play with the newly acquired target on his chest etc.
I actually give this team a good chance to fall apart pretty fast, with Marky having this level of defensive attention, especially if JC is traded, for future picks or something like that over some more proven assets to fill the voids. Sexton might help if he ever gets healthy, but not sold they don't just hold him out if the tank is rolling
 
Elizah Huge said:
In his last 17 games (Dec 1 to present) Lauri is averaging:

27.8 PPG and 8.6 RPG with a 68.3 TS%
51.4% from field on 17.2 FGA per game
42.9% from three on 8.2 3PTA per game
91.9% from free throw on 72 attempts

It is ****ing ridiculous how good he’s been.
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His efficiency is top-notch no doubt. I checked his last 12 games stats, and of all players who have played more than 30 minutes per game over the same time period, only Gobert and Jokic have better TS%. Even Durant has lower.

Edit: To reflect the title of this thread, I checked TS% since the beginning of December. Of all players who have played over 30 minutes per game since Dec 1, only Gobert, Sabonis, and Davis have better TS% (Durant and Lauri are tied, and Jokic a bit lower).
 
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Removing contracts from the equation, would you trade Lauri straight across for Donovan?

I would not.

I like Lauri's being a match-up nightmare to defend. I like Lauri's 3 level production on the offensive side of the court. I like his athleticism and his improving defensive capabilities.

Give me Lauri!
 
mdalby said:
Removing contracts from the equation, would you trade Lauri straight across for Donovan?

I would not.

I like Lauri's being a match-up nightmare to defend. I like Lauri's 3 level production on the offensive side of the court. I like his athleticism and his improving defensive capabilities.

Give me Lauri!
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I think it's actually a pretty interesting question. Feels kind of ridiculous saying Lauri given how great Donovan is at scoring, but it might be the right choice.
 
mdalby said:
Removing contracts from the equation, would you trade Lauri straight across for Donovan?

I would not.

I like Lauri's being a match-up nightmare to defend. I like Lauri's 3 level production on the offensive side of the court. I like his athleticism and his improving defensive capabilities.

Give me Lauri!
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I think Don's defensive limitations will place a small ceiling on what he can do unless he has amazing defenders around him... like he does right now. I think he's a better guy to build around if you are trying to win 50 games every year.

Lauri's versatility and the fact he can score 25 without dominating the ball... plus the rim defense stuff... its really interesting to consider the type of things you could do if you had good pieces around him.

The fact that it is a question is a good thing... I think its likely still Don but its amazing you can ask this and we don't all jump in and flame you.
 
mdalby said:
Removing contracts from the equation, would you trade Lauri straight across for Donovan?

I would not.

I like Lauri's being a match-up nightmare to defend. I like Lauri's 3 level production on the offensive side of the court. I like his athleticism and his improving defensive capabilities.

Give me Lauri!
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Don's obviously amazingly talented offensively, but I'll take a 7-footer with Lauri's skillset over a 6-foot guard. Especially with the way the NBA is trending, positional size is really important.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
I think Don's defensive limitations will place a small ceiling on what he can do unless he has amazing defenders around him... like he does right now. I think he's a better guy to build around if you are trying to win 50 games every year.

Lauri's versatility and the fact he can score 25 without dominating the ball... plus the rim defense stuff... its really interesting to consider the type of things you could do if you had good pieces around him.

The fact that it is a question is a good thing... I think its likely still Don but its amazing you can ask this and we don't all jump in and flame you.
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Yeah put Tyrese to play with Lauri and see what happens:p
 
mdalby said:
Removing contracts from the equation, would you trade Lauri straight across for Donovan?

I would not.

I like Lauri's being a match-up nightmare to defend. I like Lauri's 3 level production on the offensive side of the court. I like his athleticism and his improving defensive capabilities.

Give me Lauri!
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I think that matchup issue is the key. Don is a better scorer and less dependant offensively... but if you got a really good wing defender it isnt too hard to slow him down.

Lauri on the other hand is impossible to shut down because he is too fast and athletic for big guys and too big and tall for traditional wing defenders. He isnt a guy who can bring the ball up against full court press and create points.. but he doesnt need much help. Just that someone is able to get the ball to him on the offensive side of the court and he can shoot fast or drive and you have to respect both. I love his running hook which is Jokic-like efficient and impossible to defend when he gets to move laterally across the paint.

Lauri was already the focal point of defenses before Dec 1.. but ever since we started pushing up his touches and shot attempts it has been obvious that no one can stop him. He gets his points one way or the other (lately been more FT less FG).. and seemingly always contributes elsewhere as well (defense, rebounds). If Lauri develops a few more moves (refining his shot fake being the primary thing) and also learns to use his gravity to set others up for free buckets... I can see him becoming a perennial All-NBA level guy.

All in all, I still think Don is ahead but he is 1 year older and I'm not sure next year at this time we will be saying the same. Also if you account for the "been there done that" vs "new car smell".. I probably wouldn't do that trade.
 
HermanG said:
If there was a way to get that guy and pair them... I think it would be absolute mayhem. Unfortunately hell will likely freeze over before Pacers trade Hali.
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Yes my pipe dream … Lauri and Tyrese would fit extremely well together. Where can we find another Tyrese? Ask some mad scientist to make of a copy of him?
 
Over this last few weeks we are seeing Lauri take that next step to true stardom. Any really good player can put up big numbers when on a hot streak but the star players figure out a way to do it when they are struggling a little bit. Lauri has gone from red hot shooting to a bit of a shooting slump from 3 but to make up for it he is getting to the free throw line a lot more.
 
sip said:
Over this last few weeks we are seeing Lauri take that next step to true stardom. Any really good player can put up big numbers when on a hot streak but the star players figure out a way to do it when they are struggling a little bit. Lauri has gone from red hot shooting to a bit of a shooting slump from 3 but to make up for it he is getting to the free throw line a lot more.
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16 rebounds last game was nice as well.
 
Contracts aside I will take Lauri over Donovan and when you add in contracts it’s not even close. We were going to have to pay Donovan a supermax if he stayed here too. No thanks.
 
From a team perspective, Lauri is shooting more FT's and the Jazz are loosing. I think fouling and roughing him up when he drives is one way to keep him from having even better numbers and the Jazz supporting cast isn't good enough when the defense is doing this to Lauri. I do like the end of the game with the ball with Clarkson
 
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