Offensive Game
Elite at every level — pull-up threes, post-up face jumpers, mid-range, and floaters. Among the NBA's best stretch bigs at self-creation.
Career Journey
Chicago Bulls
2017-2023
Lauri Elias Markkanen is a Finnish professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and for the Finland national team. Nicknamed "the Finnisher", he is the son of Finnish basketball players Pekka and Riikka Markkanen, and the younger brother of footballer Eero Markkanen.
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Utah Jazz
2023-present
2x NBA All-Star
Selected 2022, 2023
Finnish Star
Born in Finland — represented Finland in FIBA EuroBasket
7-Footer with Guard Skills
Known for elite shooting and scoring versatility at 7-0
Career Earnings
~$165M
Estimated total NBA career salary
Endorsements
Nike
Nike basketball athlete
2017-present
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Offensive Game
Elite at every level — pull-up threes, post-up face jumpers, mid-range, and floaters. Among the NBA's best stretch bigs at self-creation.
Defensive Game
Adequate but not a stopper. Uses length to contest shots; can switch but isn't his strongest suit. Focus tends to waver.
Intangibles
Highly intelligent offensive player who understands spacing, timing, and how to exploit defensive rotations. Reads the game at a high level.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Married to Siiri Markkanen
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Regular supporter of Finnish youth basketball development
Did You Know?
Born in Siilinjärvi, Finland — a town of about 20,000 people that produced an NBA All-Star.
His father Pekka played professionally in Finland, meaning basketball is literally in the family blood.
He was the first Finnish-born player to be selected in the lottery of the NBA Draft.
Teammates in Utah call him 'Lauri Chill' for his impossibly calm demeanor — even on game-winning shots.
Career Honors
2022-23 Most Improved Player
2023 NBA All-Star
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