Lauri Markkanen is a Finnish professional basketball player drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1st round of the 2017 NBA Draft and played one year of college basketball at the University of Arizona.
Lauri Markkanen Biography
| Full Name | Lauri Elias Markkanen |
| Nickname | Lauri Markkanen |
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
| Date of Birth | 22 May 1997 |
| Age | 28 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Vantaa, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Hometown | Vantaa, Finland |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | Finnish |
| Religion | Not publicly disclosed |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Helsinki Basketball Academy |
| College | University of Arizona |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Lauri Markkanen Age
Lauri Markkanen was born on 22 May 1997 in Vantaa, Finland. He is 28 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Lauri Markkanen Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Verna |
| Spouse/Wife | Verna Aho (m. 2017) |
| Children | Two |
Lauri Markkanen Family
| Father’s Name | Pekka Markkanen |
| Mother’s Name | Riikka Markkanen (nee Ellonen) |
| Brother’s Name | Eero (footballer, older) Miikka (basketball player) |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | High School – Helsinki Basketball Academy College – Arizona (2016-17) |
| NBA Draft | 2017, 1st round, 7th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Minnesota, Timberwolves |
| Teams (2025) | 2022-present – Utah Jazz |
| Awards | 2023 – NBA All-Star 2023 – NBA Most Improved Player 2018 – NBA All-Rookie First Team 2023 – Finnish Athlete of the Year 7 – Finnish Player of the Year (2017 to 2023) 2017– First-team All-Pec-12 2017 – Pac-12 All-freshman team |
Lauri Markkanen Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 216 cm In meters – 2.16 m In feet & inches – 7‘1” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 109 lg In pounds – 240 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Lauri Markkanen Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $40 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) (for 2025) | $48,96 million (annual, at Utah Jazz) |
| Contract (4-year, 2025-28) | $195,86 million (with Utah Jazz) |
| Income sources | Salary, contract, endorsement, sponsorship, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Lauri Markkanen
- Lauri Markkanen was born in Vantaa, Finland, to Pekka and Riikka Markkanen and raised in Jyväskylä.
- He has an older brother named Eero Markkanen, who is a football player.
- He played his junior years in the local team HoNsu and moved to Helsinki in 2014.
- After moving to Helsinki, he joined the Helsinki Basketball Academy and played there from 2014 to 2016.
- Before the 2016-17 season, he verbally committed to the NCAA Division I squad Arizona Wildcats, in October 2015.
- Lauri Markkanen recorded a career-high 30 points on 12 Jan against rival Arizona State.
- He was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 7th pick of the 1st round on the 2017 NBA Draft.
- In July 2017, Lauri signed a 4-year rookie scale contract worth $20.4 million with the Bulls.
- He averaged 24.9 points per game in the 2016 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship tournament.
- He also competed in the 2015 FIBA Europe U-18 Championship with the Finnish U-18 national team.
- SB Nation regarded him as the best shooting 7-foot college basketball player they have ever seen.
- At the end of his freshman year, Markkanen was selected to the third-team All-American team.
- He was the top scorer in the 2016 FIBA Europe U-20 Championship, averaging 24.9 points per game.
FAQ:
How old is Lauri Markkanen?
As of 2025, Lauri Markkanen is 28 years old.
Who is Lauri Markkanen’s wife?
In 2017, Lauri Markkanen married Verna Aho.
What is Lauri Markkanen’s net worth?
As of 2025, Lauri Markkanen’s estimated net worth is $40 million.
What is Lauri Markkanen’s salary?
For the 2025 season, Lauri Markkanen’s salary is $48.96 million.