Lauri Markkanen - PF - 7'0" - Arizona

[fatlever]

Dirk doesn't think Mavs will take Lauri. Not sure if he knows something or just talking...

Dirk calls Lauri Markkanen a "good kid." Adds "he's got a future in this league" but doesn't think "that's the route we're going to take."

https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2017/6/6/15750258/nba-draft-2017-rumors-mavericks-will-not-draft-lauri-markkanen-per-dirk-nowitzki

If true, does that mean if Wolves pass, he slides? Maybe to Kings at 10 if they take Fox at 5. I can't see Knicks taking him with PZ already on team and in such need for PG.

[Bassman]

I think the scenarios are in play for the dude to slide right to us at 11. Creates an interesting scenario, but really, how could you pass on a guy with this talent and size at 11? Yes the stockpile of big white guys is beyond any reasonable quota, but "The Marksman" would be a great contributor on this squad at the 4, and allow Frank to play more minutes at the 5.

[fatlever]

On the ESPN draft special Jacoby called him the "White Channing Frye".

[BigSlam]

His melon is too large for his body.

Do not want.

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[Benjamin Linus]

It is hard not to think of him as a white Channing Frye. Admittedly, I don't know a ton about Lauri but surely he's got more upside to warrant this much hype, right?

Even Frye in his prime making 2+ threes a game on 44%, wouldn't be worth a top-ten pick.