In the current NBA, many fans have no intention of watching the game. The successive withdrawals of Curry, Durant and James have made the NBA, whose attention has been declining, even worse. It belongs to a season of alternating between the old and the new, and must bear such a result, the veteran abdicates, and the newcomer cannot support the NBA, which is the true portrayal of this season.
Many fans prefer to follow some courtside news, such as potential trades, rather than the playoffs. If you say that any player can be worth five first-round picks, you will definitely want to think of one of Jankudu, even if it is a little downgrade, Xiaoka, George, Embiid, etc., it is still qualified. However, there is one name that will surely surprise you, Laurie Markkanen. Why does this guy dare?
To start with a report, Jazz reporter Tony reported that the Jazz are interested in putting Markkanen on the shelf, but the requirements for him are relatively high, and it is reported that they need 4-5 first-round picks and an All-Star level player. If the lion opens his mouth, it is generally 6 for 1, and this standard can get Durant.
Markkanen, although still young, has only been selected as an All-Star once in his career. To trade him for an All-Star, you have to take 5 first-rounders, and if this deal does come to fruition, the league should check if there is an insider. If it is said that Durant for Markkanen + 5 first-rounders, this can barely be said, Ange's heart is too dark.
Although Markkanen was selected as an All-Star, it is a record that is more interesting. So far in his career, he has played in 403 regular-season games, but at the same time, he has not played a single playoff game, which is currently the most in the league. The last such player was Hield, who played 632 games, but moved to the 76ers this season, which can be regarded as experiencing the intensity of the playoffs. Markkanen was a logical step and became the number one of the records.
Markkanen has played just 55 regular-season games for the Jazz this season due to injury. Markkanen is a report that is not quite appropriate. In only three of his last seven seasons have played 60 games, the rest have been affected by injury. The durability is not high, which can also be a minus for trading. At the end of March this year, Markkanen officially announced that he had injured his right shoulder and was out for the season. The Jazz also only have a 31-51 record, ranking 12th in the West.
However, Markkanen's stats are not bad, averaging 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2 assists and 0.9 steals per game, including 48% shooting from the field, 39.9% from three-point range and 89.9% from the free throw line. This performance can go to any team and serve as the second or third leader.
Markkanen's trick is a catch-and-shoot jumper. This season, Markkanen is averaging 9.6 points per game, which ranks first in the league. The hit rate is very exaggerated, as high as 61.9%. He has a great shooting touch and is a great fit for some playoff teams, like the 76ers.
Angie doesn't have the idea of building a team around Markkanen, he just wants to sell it at a good price while Markkanen is still young and his data is not bad. However, with 5 first-round picks + All-Star players, this change is simply wishful thinking. The Jazz are currently in a rebuilding phase, they got a lot of draft picks in the trade for Mitchell and Gobert, and now they want to continue to cut leeks, and the heart is too dark.