Lauri Markkanen

There’s no place like home — especially for first-time All-Star Lauri Markkanen. The sixth-year forward’s career has been reinvigorated following an offseason trade to the Utah Jazz, culminating in a start for Team Giannis at his home arena in Salt Lake City after averaging 24.9 points per game during the first half of the season. Markkanen is all smiles for the occasion, treating the crowd to a reverse throwdown as part of his 13-point, seven-rebound effort in 26 minutes as he helped Team Giannis to a 184-175 victory over Team LeBron in the NBA All-Star Game on February 19, 2023.