Tag: Lauri Markkanen
Lauri Markkanen-led Finland ended their World Cup run with a win
Lauri Markkanen once again shone brightly as Finland wrapped up their 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup journey on a positive note. They secured a...
Lauri Markkanen steers Finland to first win with rout of Cape Verde
Lauri Markkanen led the charge as Finland finally secured their first victory in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, overpowering Cape Verde with a...
Tom Hovasse’s reaction to Japan’s historic win over Lauri Markkanen-led Finland
Japan orchestrated what could be considered one of the most remarkable turnarounds in the history of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, eliminating Finland from...
Lauri Markkanen led his team to a win against Estonia
Concluding his military duties, the renowned player of the Utah Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, is excelling during the current summer while representing Finland's national basketball...
Lauri Markkanen is candidate for renegotiation and extension deal
In the ever-evolving landscape of the NBA, player contracts and extensions often take center stage. After witnessing Domantas Sabonis sign a record-breaking deal with...
Lauri Markkanen continues military service (PICS)
While most NBA players are on vacation, Jazz star Lauri Markkanen is on military service in his native Finland. The 26-year-old power forward posted a...
Lauri Markkanen – Most Improved Player
The Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen has won the NBA’s Most Improved Player award, the league’s communications department tweets. Markkanen averaged 25.6 points on...
Lauri Markkanen reports to Finland for mandatory military service
The Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen has officially reported for his military service in Finland this week. "It’s a new challenge I’m gonna go...
Lauri Markkanen shaved his head
The Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen shaved his head as he prepares for his mandatory service in the Finnish military this offseason, via...
Lauri Markkanen to fulfill Finnish military requirement
This summer, the Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will complete his requirement of serving in the Finnish military. "It's mandatory, we have to do it,...
Lauri Markkanen gets real on potentially winning Most Improved Player
Lauri Markkanen has gone through a lot just to finally reach that stardom and immense potential he possesses, and winning the Most Improved Player...
Lauri Markkanen thankful for a one-season stay in Cleveland
Despite the fact that he had a short-lived moment as a key member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lauri Markkanen got nothing but love for...
Lauri Markkanen to make Finnish fans hyped after his plans for 2023 FIBA WC
Utah Jazz main man Lauri Markkanen is all geared up to empower and charge Finland in the upcoming FIBA World Cup tilt this year. In...
Jalen Brunson enticed of potential MIP honor but reiterates focus on helping Knicks win
Jalen Brunson is getting plenty of warm love for this season's Most Improved Player award. Despite it seems that Lauri Markkanen and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander...
The Finnish Superstar Leads The NBA’s Most Improved Player Race
In a few months, the NBA will give its awards to teams and players. Of course, the MVP of the NBA is always the...
More than MIP award, Lauri Markkanen on target to help Utah in continuous growth
After landing at a perfect place in Utah Jazz, Lauri Markkanen has blossomed his way to becoming an All-Star. Upon this emergence, his name...
Lauri Markkanen on playing in the NBA All-Star Game
The Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is the first All-Star from Finland. Markkanen also was one of a league-record four European starters in Sunday’s...
Utah’s Lauri Markkanen sounds off on becoming an All-Star for the first time
Being named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career, Lauri Markkanen is beyond grateful to attain the accomplishment in his season...
