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The 2023-2024 season for the Utah Jazz was somewhat of a roller coaster.
Despite having several solid players on this roster, the Jazz ended the year with a 31-51 record, missing the playoffs by a wide margin.
While this record could indicate that the future isn’t strong for the Jazz, on paper, this team could make some noise in the near future.
One of the team’s best players is Lauri Markkanen, who has continued to gain traction among his peers, including LeBron James, who seems to have a lot of positive comments to say about him.
According to KSL Sports on Twitter, when talking about Markkanen, James said, “I love that guy,” adding, “He’s so good.”
Los Angeles @Lakers superstar LeBron James is apparently a mega fan of @utahjazz forward Lauri Markkanen:
“I love that guy,” James said. “He’s so good.”#takenote https://t.co/DGEDHw7iOk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 2, 2024
Markkanen has struggled with injuries throughout his career, but when he is healthy and on the floor, he has proven to be a strong contributor.
If he continues to grow and develop, the Jazz could be in a good place for the foreseeable future.
It certainly doesn’t hurt Markkanen’s case to have James’ endorsement, as James is viewed as one of the best players in NBA history.
If he likes Markkanen’s game, chances are, the Jazz’s front office does as well.
This team has a lot of growing to do in the next several years, and they might need to add a few veteran players into the mix to make that happen.
James isn’t likely to head there given that it’s a small market, but another established name could help this team go a long way.
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