It was starting to look like the Bulls had a developing star in Lauri Markkanen. The unflappable seven footer was first-team all-rookie in an impressive class, other first teamers being Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons and Kyle Kuzma. "The next Dirk Nowitzki" was building a case to top the class, setting an NBA record as a rookie for fastest to reach 100 three pointers. He had the genes, his parents and brother professional athletes and the shooting game for the modern NBA. Among rookies, Markkanen finished tied for third in scoring ahead of Tatum and second in rebounding.
Markkanen's injury a reminder that availability is an underrated skill
