Lauri Markkanen Scouting Report

Seven-footer with ability to shoot the three at a high clip or get to rim with 2-3 steps... Always had the ability to shoot the three but finally has taken game to next level as an All-Star player... Many see him as a more athletic modern-day Dirk Nowitzki... Confidence has gone sky-high and consistency has followed... Has buried earlier criticism of poor rebounding and defending as he's cleaned up both areas... Can play the five effectively in spurts... But probably best to pair him with a rim protector... Should finish career as a multi-year All-Star.