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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) gives an interview at the SAP Center. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Lauri isn't the only Markkanen with a promising career in sports.Β 

Eero Markkanen, Lauri's oldest sibling, is a budding soccer star. He plays for AIK Fotboll, a Swedish soccer team, and is a member of the Finland national football team. He is 25 years old.Β 

The middle Markkanen boy, Miikka, played basketball before injuries ended his career.Β 


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