238 million in 5 years! Markanen lies flat! The Warriors escaped

On June 10, according to NBA famous reporter Bill Simmons, the Jazz are willing to listen to Markkanen's offer. Several teams have expressed interest in Markkanen: the Heat, Pistons, 76ers and Spurs. With Antetokounmpo staying in the Bucks, the Spurs' first choice goal has become Durant, and Markanen is just a spare tire. Among the four teams, the Pistons are most interested in Markkanen, who can provide Ron Holland, Stewart, Tobias Harris and multiple first-round picks. In August 2024, Jazz renewed his contract for Markkanen for 5 years and $238 million. The contract expired in the summer of 2029. Currently, there are still 4 years and $196 million left, which is quite low in cost performance.

Markanen only played 47 regular season games due to injury this season, with his attendance rate hitting a career low. He averaged 31.4 minutes per game, scored 19 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 turnovers, with three shooting percentages: 42.3%, 34.6%, and 87.6%. In his eight-year NBA career, Markkanen has played more than 65 games (66 and 68) in only two seasons.

Compare the data of Markkanen in the previous two years:

In the 2022-23 season, he averaged 25.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, with three shooting percentages: 49.9%, 39.1%, and 87.5%, winning the Fastest Progressive Player Award.

2023-24 season, averaged 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2 assists per game, with three shooting percentages: 48%, 39.9%, and 89.9%. In the summer of 2024, the Warriors chased Markkanen frantically. In addition to Kumingga and the first round pick, the Jazz also wanted Podjemsky, and the Warriors refused to give up Podje, and the negotiations broke down. At that time, Zhu Meng told the Warriors management that it was not wise to trade young players and first-round picks for Markkanen, and this deal would not help the Warriors win the next championship.

Markanen's data has declined significantly this season, and the Warriors should be glad that there is no stud! After the talks with the Warriors broke down, the Jazz immediately renewed the contract for Markkanen for US$238 million in five years. After receiving the big contract, Markkanen completely lay down. The Jazz had 17 wins and 65 losses, with the last record in the league. He couldn't understand the data when he was a bad team.

Finally welcome to discuss: Which team do you think Markkanin is suitable for?