How does Lauri Markkanen go from top 30 to top 20 player and beyond?

How does Lauri Markkanen go from top 30 to top 20 player and beyond?

Discover what makes Lauri Markkanen a standout player in the NBA and how he can elevate his game to the next level. David Locke, the voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down Markkanen’s unique skills, including his exceptional catch-and-shoot three-point ability and impressive efficiency. Explore the challenges Markkanen faces to move from a top 30 to a top 20 player, focusing on his isolation game and late-game performance. Can Markkanen develop the necessary skills to compete with the likes of Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo? Tune in to Locked on Jazz for an in-depth analysis and expert insights.

Here are some key stats and metrics from the episode:

1. Lauri Markkanen takes the most catch-and-shoot threes per game in the NBA, averaging 7 per game.

2. He makes 41.4% of his catch-and-shoot threes.

3. Only three big men in the NBA who shoot four or more threes per game make over 40%: Lauri Markkanen, Nas Reid, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

4. Lauri averaged 23 points per game last season on 16.2 shots per game.

5. Only Zion Williamson scores 22+ points per game on fewer shots than Lauri.

6. Lauri was 119th in isolation opportunities last season, averaging 2.5 isolation attempts per game.

7. From the nail (free throw line area), Lauri averaged 0.6 points per isolation attempt last season.

8. In clutch situations (final 5 minutes of a game within 5 points), Lauri shot 43.6% from the field.

9. Lauri’s clutch free throw percentage is 87%.

10. Lauri has 13 clutch assists in 66 clutch games over the past two seasons.

0:00 Intro

7:11 NBA Player Rankings

14:55 Isolation Game in the NBA

23:08 Lauri’s Clutch Shooting Performance

25:12 Improvement Areas for Lauri

26:14 Lowry Markkanen’s Development

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