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All the latest on Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen including news, stats, records, and history.
Player Information
| Name | Lauri Elias Markkanen |
| Age | 26 |
| Height | 7-0 |
| Weight | 240 lbs |
| Birthday | May 22, 1997 |
| Birthplace | Vantaa, Finland |
| College | Arizona |
| Drafted | 2017: Round 1 Pick 7 |
| Pro Experience | 6 years |
| Team(s) | Chicago Bulls (2017-2021), Cleveland Cavaliers (2021-2022), Utah Jazz (2022-) |
Career Stats
| PPG | 17.3 |
| RPG | 7.1 |
| APG | 1.4 |
| FG% | 45.5 |
| 3P% | 37.1 |
Single-Game Career Highs
| Points | 49 |
| Rebounds | 19 |
| Assists | 6 |
| Steals | 4 |
| Threes made | 9 |
Awards & Honors
All-Rookie First Team (2018)
1x All Star (2023)
Most Improved Player (2023)
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Salary and Contract
Lauri Markkanen signed a multi-year contract as part of a sign-and-trade between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers before the 2021/22 season.
The four-year deal has a total value of $67,470,906 with an average salary of $16,867,727. The contract expires after the 2024/25 season.
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