“Dunk straight outta Helsinki” – Fans bedazzled as Lauri Markkanen puts Nikola Vucevic on a poster with a RUTHLESS dunk
Lauri Markkanen dunked on Nikola Vucevic in the 3rd quarter after a driving pass from his teammate. He finished the hame with 28 points. Moreover, Walker Kessler has become Lauri's campaign manager to get him into All-Star selection.
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Lauri Markkanen dunks on Nikola Vucevic
Lauri Markkanen has risen to the star level since he was traded to the Utah Jazz in the Donovan Mitchell trade from Cleveland Cavaliers. He has become the primary offensive option for Jazz head coach Will Hardy. Since the start of the 2022-23 season, Markkanen was involved in early talk of being an All-Star and Most Improved Player. Jazz so far has provided everything the young star needs to become a franchise face. In the game against his former team Chicago Bulls, Lauri reminded them of their mistakes.
Despite the loss, the Jazz star had an impressive 28-point night against the Bulls and perhaps gave them a reminder of what could have been in Chicago. The Jazz started the game 0-7 against the Bulls, but Markkanen scored their first basket. He had several dunks and in his first 7 minutes, he scored 6 points from 3 of 5 shooting. But what shot out in his overall game was his ruthless dink on Nikola Vucevic.
With 2.40 left on the clock in 3rd quarter, Talen Horton-Tucker drove from the top of the key and took a turn from under the basket. Defended by Patrick Williams in the right-hand corner, Tucker found Markkanen. Markkanen tricked Williams on his right and drove from right toward the basket. Finding Vucevic in front of him, the Jazz star threw a massive dunk over him.
Related: The Chicago Bulls are ready for WAR, DeRozan, LaVine shine as Vucevic and Williams step up
Lauri Markkanen puts Nikola Vucevic on a poster and fans can believe it
NBA Fans were still shocked by what they had seen from Lauri Markkanen in the play. Reacting to the poster dunk, one of the fans wrote, “That was picture perfect. Beautiful dunk straight outta Helsinki = BOOM.” Another fan wrote, “My man Markkanen be catching some bodies this season.” Here are some reactions from the fans;
Markkanen finished the game with 28 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Despite his impressive effort the Jazz lost the game to the Bulls 118-126 and slipped to 12th place in the Western Conference.
Walker Kessler takes the role of Lauri Markkanen’s campaign manager for All-Star selection
Utah Jazz rookie and Lauri Markkanen’s teammate Walker Kessler is making sure that his teammate is selected as an All-Star this season. He has officially taken a new role with the Jazz; he is now the official campaign manager for Markkanen’s selection. Kessler announced his new role on Thursday.
The Jazz made a video about Kessler’s innovative marketing strategy, which featured a striking sweatshirt advertising “The Finnisher.” Everyone on the squad was happy to support their teammate by accepting the hoodie and wearing it publicly. However, Markkanen clarified to his marketing manager that he wasn’t paying him.
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