Let's start with the basics. Lauri Markkanen is a 7-foot, 230-pound forward.
He was born in Vantaa, Finland, but grew up 136 miles away in Jyväskylä.
First things first
Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) gives a shout after picking up a foul and a bucket against New Mexico in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
