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Lauri Markkanen
Player's Name: Lauri Markkanen
Team: Chicago Bulls
Position: Power Forward
Height: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 meters)
Weight: 240 pounds (109 kilograms)
Born: May 22, 1997 in Vantaa, Finland
College: University of Arizona
NBA Draft: 2017, 1st round (7th overall) by the Minnesota Timberwolves (traded to the Chicago Bulls)
NBA Debut: October 19, 2017
Bio: Lauri Markkanen is a Finnish professional basketball player who currently plays for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. He played one season of college basketball for the University of Arizona before declaring for the NBA Draft. Markkanen was selected as the 7th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves and was traded to the Chicago Bulls on the same night. He made an immediate impact in his rookie season and gained recognition for his three-point shooting ability and versatility as a power forward.