Lauri Markkanen PF
Age:20 Height:7’0″ Weight:225 Wingspan:N/A Standing Reach:N/A
15.6 Points 7.2 Rebounds 0.9 Assists 0.5 Blocks 0.4 Steals 25.4 PER
Lauri Markkanen may very well be my favorite prospect that the Timberwolves are likely to draft in this year’s class. He is a true seven footer who can step out to the 3-point line and knock down shots. That is what the Wolves need both this summer- shooting.
Strengths
- moves well for a big man
- NBA range on jumper
- can score off the dribble
- can use both hands
- defensive potential
Weaknesses
- playmaking for others
- interior defense
- rebounding
- not an inside scoring presence
Comparison
Dirk Nowitzki, Ryan Anderson, Channing Frye
Projected Range
6-14
What to expect on the Timberwolves
"Among the more intriguing forward prospects in this draft, Markkanen’s strengths and weaknesses are fairly cut and dry despite his relative youth. Shooters of his caliber at the power forward position don’t come along very often, and even fewer have the pedigree to enter the draft at 19 years old. There’s an obvious niche for a big man who competes defensively and can score from the perimeter in so many different situations."
-Draft Express