Lauri Markkanen Hype & Appreciation Thread

[LogGrad98]

Good stuff.

Kessler ranks 4th for high volume rim protectors (behind Lopez and essentially tied with Claxton and Zubac) and Lauri ranks 8th (essentially tied with #6 Sabonis and #7 Capela).

Stats Leaders: Top rim protectors include Giannis Antetokounmpo & Draymond Green

Examining which players have excelled at protecting the rim thus far in the 2022-23 season.

www.nba.com

Lauri also ranks 5th in DFG% and FG% differential inside 6 feet.
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Quite impressive rim numbers for a guy Chicago kept in the corner shooting 3s....

Lauri making pretty strong arguments for being included in the all-star game.

 

[fishonjazz]

Lauri making pretty strong arguments for being included in the all-star game.

He should get in


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[HermanG]

Lauri making pretty strong arguments for being included in the all-star game.

Tbh I think he needs a few statement games (35/10ish) or we need to improve our standing for him to get in.

He has been awesome, but the AS is more about raw numbers and big nights than efficiency. This equal opportunity system we have might end up denying him.

I hope it doesnt. I truely hope he gets noticed by people outside Utah..

 

[Elizah Huge]

Lauri making pretty strong arguments for being included in the all-star game.

I think he’s a lock.

 

[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!

 

[Mr. T]

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

There aren't that many Finns.

 

[Elizah Huge]

There aren't that many Finns.

Every vote counts and we greatly appreciate having you guys around here.

 

[fishonjazz]

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.

Markennen does have better stats than wiggins though and the jazz are in the playoff hunt while the warriors are not.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Markennen does have better stats than wiggins though and the jazz are in the playoff hunt while the warriors are not.

He has better stats than Grant too.