Insane: Lauri Markkanen is the longest-playing active player who has never made the playoffs.
8 YEARS… 450 GAMES 😳
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Did he cut you in line to a restaurant or something? Two back to back hater posts is mad
I was about to say wtf this Finnish giant do to you?
Finland isn’t real. OPEN YOUR EYES.
But why were Russians scared of trees on the border of something that doesn’t exist
OP is British
We really don’t care that much about the national team beyond them qualifying for the tournament
He’s not Finnished
OP might be British
Probably scored some last min shot and got the OP some bad beats.
Whoever Finland beat is where these OPs are from
Chatgpt is bored, gotta post about something
Yes, I will delete this post and publish it under the previous post in the comments
This is crazy especially in the NBA where more than half the teams make the playoffs.
and it’s not like he’s some exceptionally bad player, he’s solid
He’s literally been an All Star. He’s more than “solid”
I’ve heard he’s never made the playoffs though
Great point.
Did you know Lauri Markkanen has played in more all star games than playoff games. Completely new fact never before seen.
Lauri Markkanen is the first 7ft Forward under the age of 30 to never make the playoffs and make the all star game once in 11 seasons playing in the NBA
What phase of matter would you use to describe him?
Probably plasma.
And he never played for the Kings!
it’s not that crazy if you consider how many players simply don’t stay in the league as long as lauri
Lauri is stuck in Utah after being with the Bulls. Think about that
Can’t a man enjoy disc golf :(
He spent a year with the cavs too. They made the play in but lost so point still stands lol
Probably would have made the playoffs that year if Sexton didn’t get injured for the year.
Yea that’s real af. Not that they’re bad now, but I liked that fun young team they had before the spyda trade. Was refreshing to see them have a winning season w/o LeBron or even a big name star at the time really
The fact that his only chance at the playoffs came down to Collin Sextons health really says it all.
if you had said this 27-28 years ago, this statement would be totally different lol
Funnily enough the Bulls made the playoffs the season after we traded him
Thanks to him, the Wolves got Jimmy, the Bulls got DJJ and a playoff appearance, and the Cavs got DMitch. He’s a Hall of Fame trade asset for sure.
And being on the Cavs the year before they made the playoffs again
If only it were the late 90s
Funny because the previous record holder was LaVine, who got stuck with the Timberwolves and Bulls
Yeah but he wants to be in Utah. Definite red flag.
Idk man feels like a bit too much to think he’s a red flag for it.
He skis, fly fishes, and plays disc golf. Not everyone wants to live in a mega city.
He’s going to reach 10 years unless the Jazz trade him
He seems pretty happy to cash checks and play 50 games a year for the whites in Utah.
Yeah, all about the role, fit, and organization who has your back. Look at how his career almost got ruined playing for the Bulls with Jim Boylen as the coach. I wouldn’t blame him at all because he has those things. Many players fade out of the league because of being in a bad fit and organization. If i was him, i’d be content too.
You’d be content being on a losing team for your entire career? That’s pathetic honestly.
For 240 million yeah
What was he’s supposed to do
What playoff team had cap space to pay him that
Lol. Ok nerd.
Yeah, especially if i almost got mines ruined by another organization… i’d be content cashing in checks the rest of my career. You do you lol
For the kind of money he’s making, who wouldn’t. He’s not a generational or all time talent and if I was in his shoes, I wouldn’t want to go anywhere unless it’s a contender.
than thats where he belongs
3x All-Star Tom Van Arsdale holds the NBA record for most career games played (929) and most career points scored (14,232) without a playoff appearance.
Another fun fact is that Tom and Dick Van Arsdale are the first pair of identical twins to play in the NBA.
Knicks selected Dick Van Arsdale in the second round of the 1965 NBA Draft with 10th overall pick then the Pacers drafted his twin brother with the next pick.
Van Arsdale twins were both 3x All-Stars and played their final year in the NBA as teammates in Phoenix.
It’s a shame their younger brother Harry never made the NBA.
That’s a legitimately brilliant joke. Well done.
The Van Arsdale twins had the reverse Morris Twins career arc
Being jn Chicago and Utah will do that
My man learned how to not be forced into working overtime. Jokic could learn something from him.
The Jeff Skinner of the NBA
Jeff Skinner finally made it this year. Now he can enjoy the weather in SJ before getting flipped at the deadline to some playoff team
No playoff team is going to want Jeff Skinner
Well I’m glad to see it’s not a Kings player for once 🙌🏾
I know!
Or does this mean he’s gonna be a King this year…
Christian wood sane amount of years in league no playoffs.
Yea but his team made the playoffs. He was just injured
This isn’t even surprising, let alone insane.
Yeah. There’s basically always some vet in the league who has gone years without a playoff appearance. Markannen is just the current one.
Lauri: This is fine.
He’s wasting away and Utah don’t look like they’re gonna be up for at least 3 years but his contract has become a negative so he’s stuck at this point
“Insane” and “😳” are a stretch but yeah it’s a bummer
Yeah it’s hard to do playing on the bulls and the Jazz.
And the best ?
Possibly by now. I’m not gonna look up Popeye Jones stats to compare, though. The funny thing about Popeye is his sons became legit hockey players, and Seth won a cup this year with the Panthers.
11 fucking years
Tom Van Arsdale got over 2 times more
and he’s not making the playoffs this season either lmao.
Is it that insane?
LoNgEsT pLaYiNg
Damn he’s good too.
that brotha needs help
I mean its not a bag deal, especially if your team isnt winning the chip anyway. Get paid huge amount of money and go on vacation earlier than half your peers lol
Utah refuses to trade him.
He’s a top 20 player but always on sh*t teams. Very unfortunate.
He’s too good for such an injustice
Insane!
Lol
I think Utah has a chance this year if they make a few moves. If they aren’t actively tanking they might at least be a play-in team.
I think if we were betting money on who will be the 15th seed, any team other than Utah would be foolish.
cool story bro
That’s his own damn fault.
He’s overrated
Seems properly rated to me. He’s a borderline all-star level player and treated accordingly