Who he is: A 7-footer with 3-point range and a likely NBA lottery pick.
He said it: “Lauri, man, he’s just consistent. He had a slump and he was still the same guy, nothing changed, still laughing, joking, putting the extra work in on his shot, and it showed.” — Kadeem Allen
Hometown: Jyvaskyla, Finland
Distance from Tucson: 5,400 miles
Population: 137,392
Local stars: Hanno Möttölä, Teemu Selanne
Famous food: Reindeer meat
