Lauri Markkanen
Utah Jazz/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
NBA 2026-2027Preseason
GP
2
MPG
16.5
PPG
14
2PM%
40%
3PM%
44%
REB
1.5
AST
1
STL
1.5
BLK
0
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
NBA 2026-2027Preseason
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
2
Games Started
2
Minutes
16.5
Points
14
Rebound
1.5
Assist
1
Block
0
Steal
1.5
Field Goal %
42%
3-Point Field Goal %
44%
Free Throw %
100%
Offensive Rebound
0.5
Defensive Rebound
1
Turnovers
2
Assists/Turnovers
0.5
Personal Fouls
1
Total Data
Points
28
Rebound
3
Assist
2
Block
0
Steal
3
Field Goal %
42%
3-Point Field Goal %
44%
Free Throw %
100%
Offensive Rebound
1
Defensive Rebound
2
Turnovers
4
Personal Fouls
2