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Lauri Elias Markkanen (⫽ ˈ l aʊ r i ˈ m ɑːr k ə n ɛ n ⫽ LAO-ree MAR-kə-nen; born 22 May 1997) is a Finnish professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and for the Finland national team.
Lauri Markkanen is a power forward and small forward for the Utah Jazz. He was born in Finland and played college basketball at Arizona. See his career stats, awards, transactions, and more.
May 22, 1997 · Markkanen ended Wednesday's 118-111 loss to the Spurs with 25 points (8-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 42 minutes. Awards and Honors 1 All-Rookie Team
May 22, 1997 · View the profile of Utah Jazz Power Forward Lauri Markkanen on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
6 days ago · Lauri Markkanen, the Utah Jazz’s Finnish forward, has a unique NBA skillset. In a league that values shooting, Markkanen makes 40 percent of his 3-pointers on eight attempts a game. Add in that ...
Apr 24, 2023 · The Utah Jazz forward had a career year in his first season with the team, averaging 25.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and shooting 49.9% from the field. He beat out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson for the award and became the first Jazz player to win it.
Apr 24, 2023 · Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen has won the NBA ’s 2022-23 Most Improved Player award, the league announced Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Markkanen averaged a career-high 25.6 points...
