Utah Jazz All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen, who has played for three teams in the past three seasons, was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player on Monday night. CDNDigital
Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz celebrates a three point basket in overtime against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Alex Goodlett/Getty Images/AFP
Markkanen raised his scoring average by 10.87 points from the 2021-22 season — the highest increase in the league. He set career highs in scoring average, assist average, field-goal percentage and 3-pointers made . Markkanen, 25, was drafted and traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Chicago Bulls on June 22, 2017. The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired the 7-foot forward from Chicago as part of a three-team trade on Aug. 28, 2021.
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