Utah Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen chosen for All-Star Game
A breakout season while carrying his team to surprising success earns the sixth-year forward the first All-Star nod of his career, as he’s selected by Western Conference coaches as a reserve in the game.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) as the Utah Jazz host the New York Knicks, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.
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