
Lauri Markkanen
Utah Jazz/PF/
Player 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
Preseason
GP
2
MPG
19.5
PPG
12.5
2PM%
75%
3PM%
14%
REB
3.5
AST
4
STL
0.5
BLK
0.5
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
More
Statistics
Preseason
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
2
Games Started
2
Minutes
19.5
Points
12.5
Rebound
3.5
Assist
4
Block
0.5
Steal
0.5
Field Goal %
52%
3-Point Field Goal %
14%
Free Throw %
80%
Offensive Rebound
0
Defensive Rebound
3.5
Turnovers
1.5
Assists/Turnovers
2.7
Personal Fouls
3
Total Data
Points
25
Rebound
7
Assist
8
Block
1
Steal
1
Field Goal %
52%
3-Point Field Goal %
14%
Free Throw %
80%
Offensive Rebound
0
Defensive Rebound
7
Turnovers
3
Personal Fouls
6



