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 World Cup 2023Group Stage
GP
5
MPG
26.2
PPG
24.8
2PM%
67%
3PM%
25%
REB
8
AST
1.2
STL
0.4
BLK
1
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
FIBA World Cup 2023Group Stage
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
5
Games Started
2
Minutes
26.2
Points
24.8
Rebound
8
Assist
1.2
Block
1
Steal
0.4
Field Goal %
50%
3-Point Field Goal %
25%
Free Throw %
89%
Offensive Rebound
1.8
Defensive Rebound
6.2
Turnovers
2.6
Assists/Turnovers
0.5
Personal Fouls
2
Total Data
Points
124
Rebound
40
Assist
6
Block
5
Steal
2
Field Goal %
50%
3-Point Field Goal %
25%
Free Throw %
89%
Offensive Rebound
9
Defensive Rebound
31
Turnovers
13
Personal Fouls
10