Makkai has made the most of his opportunity this season. He showcases his athleticism, competes on both ends of the floor, and is now in a solid stretch of basketball. The wins are also now piling up, and he’s been a consistent contributor and reason as to why. He’s putting up 8.1 points a game while also being a facilitator when the ball comes his way and crashing the boards as well. His work defensively is where he’s really made the most progress. He’s starting to look more and more like a defensive menace. He’s defending without fouling, getting his hands in the passing lanes, and finishing in transition on those steals and also kicking out to the open man. Those are cultural shifters and have their defense stepping up. He’s not a player who gets a ton of love, but he’s earned more attention and can be a player who can win them a playoff game with his play. 

Makkai has made the most of his opportunity this season. He showcases his athleticism, competes on both ends of the floor, and is now in a solid stretch of basketball. The wins are also now piling up, and he’s been a consistent contributor and reason as to why. He’s putting up 8.1 points a game while also being a facilitator when the ball comes his way and crashing the boards as well. His work defensively is where he’s really made the most progress. He’s starting to look more and more like a defensive menace. He’s defending without fouling, getting his hands in the passing lanes, and finishing in transition on those steals and also kicking out to the open man. Those are cultural shifters and have their defense stepping up. He’s not a player who gets a ton of love, but he’s earned more attention and can be a player who can win them a playoff game with his play.