Near the end, the discussion pivots to Lauri Markkanen and Utah’s rebuild plan. Markkanen’s EuroBasket dominance—multiple 40-point games—receives serious credit as a barometer for his NBA ceiling, especially if Utah keeps him and surrounds him with capable vets like Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton. The host argues balance is essential: diversification on offense and competent defense matter as much as high-volume scoring, particularly in playoffs and development years for young pieces.

Two complementary threads run through the show. First, the three-point revolution is real, but teams and players gain more from unpredictability and drive-and-kick efficiency rather to infinity. Second, the Jazz’s strategy to retain Markkanen is praised as a stabilizing move that could accelerate a credible youth ascent around him. The segment closes with optimism about Jazz depth and the dynamic trio of Bailey, Clayton, and Markkanen shaping Utah’s future.