BREAKING utahjazz forward Lauri Markkanen named to the Western Conference NBA All-Star team
Markkanen was named Thursday as a reserve on the Western Conference team for the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 19 at Vivint Arena.
In his first season with the Jazz, Markkanen has earned his first-time All-Star status, averaging 24.9 points per game, 8.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists. Included as part of the deal that sent Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland last summer, Markkanen is a big reason why the Jazz have avoided the cellar as many experts predicted.
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