Lauri Markkanen
Basketball player, NBA All-Star 2023
Born
May 22nd, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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A basketball player emerged as a prominent player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Drafted 7th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2017 NBA Draft, traded to the Chicago Bulls where contributions included averaging 15.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in his first season. In 2021, joined the Cleveland Cavaliers and later signed with the Utah Jazz. Played a critical role in leading the Jazz during the 2022-2023 season, earning selections for the NBA All-Star Game. Internationally, represented Finland in various competitions, including the FIBA EuroBasket.
Selected as NBA All-Star in 2023.
Averaged 15.2 points and 7.5 rebounds in rookie season.
Played for Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz.
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