Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen's best season in the NBA so far has reached a milestone: the former Arizona Wildcat is the first player in NBA history to record over 200 3-pointers and 100 dunks in a single season.Β
Markkanen accomplished that feat on Sunday, when the Jazz fell to the Brooklyn Nets 111-110. During his rookie season with the Chicago Bulls in 2018, Markkanen became the fastest player in NBA history to notch 100 3-pointers in a season.Β
In his first season with the Jazz, Markkanen is averaging 25.6 points on 49.9% shooting and 8.6 rebounds per game. Markkanen earned his first NBA All-Star nod and became the fourth WildcatΒ
Markkanen is about to finish his second season of the four-year, $67 million contract that will expire in 2025.Β
The Jazz (36-42) currently sit 1.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for the final spot play-in spot for the NBA playoffs.Β
