Markkanen definitely demonstrated the player he still is during EuroBasket, but he needs to prove it in the NBA.
Lauri Markkanen gave NBA fans a taste of what's likely to come this season. Following a disappointing third season with the Utah Jazz, Markkanen put the league on notice when he dominated in the 2025 EuroBasket. While things are looking up for the Jazz star, ESPN ranked him surprisingly low after his performance, showing that Markkanen still has some work to do.