Lauri Markkanen
Finland/PF/
FinlandPlayer Info
Lauri Markkanen’s evolution from a promising stretch big to an NBA All-Star and franchise cornerstone for the Utah Jazz is one of the league’s most remarkable recent stories. The 28-year-old power forward from Jyväskylä, Finland, was selected seventh overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2017 draft after a single season at the University of Arizona. Known initially as the “Finnish Nowitzki” for his smooth shooting stroke at 7 feet tall, Markkanen showed steady growth in Chicago and Cleveland before a transformative trade to Utah in 2022 unlocked his full potential. In the 2022-23 season, he exploded onto the scene, averaging career highs across the board and earning the NBA’s Most Improved Player award as well as his first All-Star selection. His main honors now include the MIP trophy and an All-Star nod, and he led Finland to its first-ever Olympic berth in 2024. With a unique blend of size, perimeter skill, and improved aggression, Markkanen has become the face of the Jazz rebuild, a walking mismatch who can score from anywhere on the court and carry an offensive load.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
FIBA EU Qualifier 2027Group Stage
GP
4
MPG
27.75
PPG
17.25
2PM%
50%
3PM%
29%
REB
5
AST
1.25
STL
0.75
BLK
1
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
FIBA EU Qualifier 2027Group Stage
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
4
Games Started
4
Minutes
27.75
Points
17.25
Rebound
5
Assist
1.25
Block
1
Steal
0.75
Field Goal %
39%
3-Point Field Goal %
29%
Free Throw %
80%
Offensive Rebound
1.75
Defensive Rebound
3.25
Turnovers
1.25
Assists/Turnovers
1
Personal Fouls
2.25
Total Data
Points
69
Rebound
20
Assist
5
Block
4
Steal
3
Field Goal %
39%
3-Point Field Goal %
29%
Free Throw %
80%
Offensive Rebound
7
Defensive Rebound
13
Turnovers
5
Personal Fouls
9