There have been two recent trends to the Power Forward / Center positions in the NBA, both in the way teams manage their front court rotations and the skills required to play those positions.
- There is a high premium on three point shooting. Generally, a team needs at least three quality three point shooters on the floor at all times. They often want four, meaning someone in the frontcourt is included.
- The important traits of big men on defense have shifted away from size and strength and more towards speed and versatility.
What does this mean for Lauri Markkanen?