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
3
MPG
20
PPG
15.67
2PM%
40%
3PM%
43%
REB
2.67
AST
1
STL
1.33
BLK
0
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
NBA 2026-2027Preseason
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
3
Games Started
3
Minutes
20
Points
15.67
Rebound
2.67
Assist
1
Block
0
Steal
1.33
Field Goal %
41%
3-Point Field Goal %
43%
Free Throw %
100%
Offensive Rebound
0.67
Defensive Rebound
2
Turnovers
1.33
Assists/Turnovers
0.8
Personal Fouls
1
Total Data
Points
47
Rebound
8
Assist
3
Block
0
Steal
4
Field Goal %
41%
3-Point Field Goal %
43%
Free Throw %
100%
Offensive Rebound
2
Defensive Rebound
6
Turnovers
4
Personal Fouls
3