The biggest issue with Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen and his game so far, apart from availability, has been an inability to assert himself on a consistent basis.
Too often the third-year big will float through the Chicago Bulls’ offense, whether it be for stretches or for games at a time. The seven footer will hang around on the perimeter waiting for his teammates to find him on a kick out or rely on putbacks for production.
It is a credit to Markkanen, who can positively impact the game without it being catered to him, but also the biggest knock against him.