Battling again and knee points, the Finnish star performed solely 47 of 82 video games. Utah, aiming for higher draft odds, stored him sidelined late within the season—even when the NBA believed he was match. The workforce was fined $100,000 for this. In response to Markkanen, the season—spent on the backside of the standings—was “mentally a bit heavier.” “You at all times need to play as many video games as attainable and compete at a excessive degree. Everyone seems to be in it to win.” The coaching camp at summer time’s finish had raised expectations: “It went off the rails. A disappointment in that sense,” he summed up the season. “It’s irritating if you happen to can’t play or the workforce is dropping.” -via MTV Uutiset / June 12, 2025
