Lauri Markkanen and Finland have had a lot to cheer about so far in FIBA EuroBasket competition.

If Chicago Bulls fans weren't sold on everything Lauri Markkanen did for the Wildcats last season, maybe his performance in the FIBA EuroBasket will open some eyes.

After leading Finland to a double-overtime win over Poland on Sunday, Markkanen had 17 points and six rebounds to lead the Finnish "Susijengi" (roughly translated as "Wolf Pack") to a win over Greece.

Markkanen is now averaging 22.5 points and 7.3 rebounds in the EuroBasket event.

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