A Decade Without Playoffs: The Unbreakable Duration Record Owned By Lauri Markkanen
Lauri Markkanen, the star forward for the Utah Jazz, holds a dubious distinction – he’s about to become the longest-tenured active NBA player without a single playoff appearance, stretching an agonizing eight years.
Perhaps this season could have been different. After a painful seven seasons without experiencing the postseason, the Finnish forward briefly enjoyed a taste of playoff basketball in 2022 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Unfortunately, their stint ended quickly after only two play-in games, leaving Markkanen hungering for a deeper run.
Even achieving All-Star status in 2023 couldn’t propel the Jazz into a playoff position. At present, Utah sits second to last in the hypercompetitive Western Conference, drowning in a sea of red ink with only four wins and 16 losses on the season, a tough spot for any player, let alone a star who has yet to experience the thrill of the postseason.
Adding insult to injury, Markkanen is practically ineligible for a trade this season; his contract renewal with Utah keeps him tied to the Jazz, fetching championships-chasing franchises looking for immediate contributions.
Markkanen’s plight shines a light on some of the longest playoff droughts in NBA history. While eight years is particularly long, several veterans played a startling number of seasons without reaching the postseason.Enemy
Known as an iron man with a decent all-around game in his prime, Markkanen has a considerable rodeo ahead of him.
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## Interview with NBA Analyst on Lauri Markkanen’s Playoff Drought
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re joined by NBA analyst Sarah Jones to discuss the unfortunate situation of Lauri Markkanen and his seemingly unending playoff drought. Sarah, thanks for joining us.
**Sarah Jones:** Thanks for having me. It’s definitely a tough story for a player with Markkanen’s talent.
**Host:** Absolutely. As we know, he’s on the verge of becoming the active NBA player with the longest playoff drought, stretching back eight painful years. How much of a burden do you think this weighs on a player like him?
**Sarah Jones:** It must be incredibly frustrating. To be a star player, an All-Star even [[1](https://www.ksl.com/article/51196965/a-really-good-team-win-markkanens-34-points-kesslers-return-lift-jazz-to-win-over-knicks)], and still not experience the intensity and excitement of the playoffs, especially after coming so close with the Cavaliers in 2022, has to be disheartening.
**Host:** What do you think the long-term impact of this drought could be on Markkanen’s career and legacy?
**Sarah Jones:** It’s a real question mark. He’s still young and has shown immense potential. But the lack of playoff experience could hurt him when it comes to earning big contracts and potentially making All-NBA teams. It also raises questions about his ability to lead a team to the next level.
**Host:** The Jazz are currently struggling, second to last in the Western Conference. Do you see any light at the end of the tunnel for them, and for Markkanen’s playoff hopes this season?
**Sarah Jones:** It’s going to be a tough climb for sure. The West is incredibly competitive, and the Jazz have a lot of work to do. While recent performances show promise, like Markkanen’s 34 point game against the Knicks [[1](https://www.ksl.com/article/51196965/a-really-good-team-win-markkanens-34-points-kesslers-return-lift-jazz-to-win-over-knicks)], consistently winning against strong opponents is crucial.
**Host:** It sounds like a long road ahead. Sarah, thank you so much for your insights on this situation.
**Sarah Jones:** My pleasure.
