Lauri Markanen, on a mission and step in history


Arrived at the NBA eight years ago, Lauri Markanen He had never played playoffs before. Thus inevitably, the Euro semifinals that makes it difficult in Germany is already the most important game of his career. And that is completely most important in history Finland Recording!

« There is no need for motivation or energy to be reproduced this type of pressure matching » Does he try to evacuate. « It will simply be a question to make several small adjustments related to the way we can reproduce your game style and we will see how far it leads. (…) We just prepare for the next match, that’s all that matters. It is obviously good to get there and it was one of our goals, but we are already focusing on the next match. »

In Finland, two games and victories, in the semifinals or in the “small finale,”, guarantee their first international medal. The pressure will therefore be strong, even if Germany that will have the most to be lost, as a big favorite in the competition …

Inspired … Dirk Novitzki

For its part, Lauri Markanen (24.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.6 intercept) obviously imagine the end of the German dream. Especially since one of his models is nothing but … Dirk Novitzki. Legend National team

« I talked to him a few times and he is a great guy, besides being a great player Ennshilat The Finn. “” I’m just trying to do something similar to what he scored … He was one of the greatest players of all time, so he follows his way will not be easy, but I give my best. »

If Dirk Novitzki may never won the euro, he helped Germany, however, conquer two international medals: Bronze at the World Cup and Money 2002. year during 2005. Eurobasket for 2005. year. Also with two MVP tournament titles, these years.

Twenty years later, Lauri Markanen, so he stayed in running to imitate his glorious elder … and even better than him. Thanks to all parts that provided during the years, especially in the last few months.

« In terms of mentality, I think I grew up Describes the jazz player. “” I play on my own pace and I know where I want to receive the ball, how to get and create a shot, then it’s just a success or failure … I can run my shot at any time and I think it’s important. I worked a lot on my handshake and my shot from drilling, so I think that are the main areas of progress. I had great expectations of myself and I knew nothing would be easy: Defense and opponents started pulling certain things, but I think I still managed to go out and identify and points I can still progress. I just try to give my best everyday and help beat the team. »

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Lauri MarkanenPercentageBounce
SaissonTeamMjMinimShots3ptsYeahOffDefToPdFTEInsertBpCTPoints
2017-18Chi683043.436.284.31.26.37.51.21.50.61.20.615.2
2018-19Chi523243.036.187.21.47.69.01.42.30.71.60.618.7
2019-20Chi503042.534.482.41.25.16.31.51.90.81.60.514.7
2020-21Chi512648.040.282.60.74.65.30.91.50.51.00.313.6
2021-22Pension613144.535.886.81.04.75.71.32.10.70.90.514.8
2022-23 Uth663449.939.187.52.06.78.61.92.10.61.90.625.6
2023-24Uth553348.039.989.92.25.98.22.01.80.91.40.523.2
2024-25Uth473142.334.687.61.54.45.91.51.70.71.40.419.0

How to read statistics? MJ = game is; Min = minutes; Snapshots = successful shots / tempted recordings; 3PTS = 3 points / 3 points attempt; LF = successfully free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive leap; Def = Defensive Jump; Tot = total jumps; PD = helps; FTE: Personal errors; Int = interception; Bp = lost bullets; CT: against; PTS = points.


2025-09-12 05:10:00

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