#21: Lauri Markkanen, Chicago Bulls
Height: 7’0”
Position: Power forward
Bottom line: While Markkanen is missing a lot of the lessons learned by his older NBA counterparts, the 21-year-old possesses the skill needed to form a powerful big man within a league migrating towards guards. Following an aggregation of 15.2 points with each game within his amateur period, Markkanen now aggregates 17.0 points with each game, following the 2018 to 2019 season, while snatching 7.3 rebounds, landing 39.3% of all 3-point shots.
It is difficult to poke holes in his skillset. This is why the basketball player hailing from Vantaa, Finland is also known as “The Finnisher”!
Lauri Markkanen Chicago Bulls
#22: Steven Adams, Oklahoma City Thunder
Height: 7’0”
Position: Center
Bottom line: It is rare that a player is so strongly considered for the All-Star position. Adams has commendably improved his game out of the role-player status, and beyond being awarded the All-Rookie position during the 2013 to 2014 season, each year has brought him more development. During the 2018 to 2019 season, he aggregated a career-peaking 10.1 rebounds and 15.5 points. Adams is dedicated to a level of strength and durability rarely witnessed in other pro ballers.
Steven Adams Oklahoma City Thunde
