If the preseason is any indication, Jazz star Lauri Markkanen is primed for another big season, The Athletic writes.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen celebrates a three-pointer as the Utah Jazz host the San Antonio Spurs, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.The Utah Jazz have one more preseason game, a road matchup against the Sacramento Kings. But it’s difficult to imagine the Utah starters playing big minutes in that one, considering the regular-season opener will feature the same two teams.
What the potential jump looks like should be just as interesting. Markkanen’s strength has never been iso creation from as far out as the 3-point line. The Jazz are going to have to put him in matchups where he can take advantage of his strong points as a player. “I think one thing that we liked offensively is that the group could create matchup advantages in the half court off the dribble,” Hardy said. “Defensively, they did a good job of pressuring the basketball and making it difficult for the other team to run offense.”
It remains to be seen if Hardy sticks with the lineup in the regular season. And there are variations that he can use. For instance, on Monday night against the Breakers, Hardy threw three of the guards out in the same group, but added John Collins with Kessler, giving the group an extra big. At the very least, Hardy is finding ways to get some of his guys on the floor.
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