Utah Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen chosen for All-Star Game

A breakout season while carrying his team to surprising success earns the sixth-year forward the first All-Star nod of his career, as he’s selected by Western Conference coaches as a reserve in the game.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) as the Utah Jazz host the New York Knicks, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.