Second-year big man Lauri Markkanen is extremely popular amongst Bulls fans, and it's easy to see why. Few NBA players of any age possess his combination of shooting, size, athleticism and basketball smarts, and in just two seasons with the team he has blown through many expectations without looking back. After an All-Rookie first team campaign, expectations were high for the 7-footer out of Finland, and it's safe to say Lauri continues to develop into a potential star player for the Bulls.
Unfortunately, Lauri's 2018-19 season hit a snag right out of the gate, as an elbow injury suffered in the opening days of training camp caused him to miss the opening 23 games of the season.