There are few traits more tantalizing in an NBA player than a 7-foot forward boasting a pure shooting ability from distance.
Fortunately for the Bulls, they have that player in Lauri Markkanen. In his sophomore season coming off a major injury he’s still managing to connect on 39.5 percent of his threes this season. With Steph Curry the the only player who attempts more catch-and-shoot threes per game, Markkanen has already proven himself as floor-spacing force.
But to make the leap beyond being as a designated shooter, the next step in Markkanen’s development is to break through as a more complete scoring option.