Don’t get me wrong, a stat line of 15.2 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game, and 1.2 assists per game in 68 games is stellar for Lauri Markkanen. However, it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if the 20-year old goes through a minor bump in his second year with the Chicago Bulls.
If Lauri does hit the sophomore slump early on, I’m sure Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg will rely on the scoring prowess of Zach LaVine and newcomer, Jabari Parker to carry them late in games.
Hoiberg talked (Via Chicago Sun-Times) about what he wanted Lauri to work on in the offseason.