How Tall is Lauri Markkanen?

Last Modified Aug 24, 2023 06:59 GMT
Lauri Markkanen
Lauri Markkanen, Image courtesy of Lauri Markkanen’s Instagram

Lauri Markkanen is one of Europe's best athletes to have earned their way towards popularity. Praised for his quick pace and movement on the field, Lauri is a highly skilled power forward who can collect points from all angles and guard the rim from multiple positions. Since he arrived in the league, Lauri’s path to notoriety has taken time and a lot of scoring performances before the Basketball media noticed his potential.

Lauri Markkanen Height

Standing tall at 7 feet (213 centimeters), Markkanen poses a great threat to opposing teams as he is one of the best young scorers in the league. Rather than exclusively being a defensive player, Lauri’s style of play combines both aspects. Lauri is a dominant rebounder, shot blocker, and at the same time, an effective shooter and scorer, scoring with 45% consistency from the field.

Lauri Markkanen’s Wingspan

With an approximately 7 feet reach, Lauri’s wingspan further complements his towering height. To casual fans of the game, Lauri might seem only to be an offensive player. However, looking at his game more closely presents the correct perspective. Lauri averages 0.7 in steals and 0.5 in blocks. These numbers show that Lauri can balance being a rim attacker and protector.

While Height and Wingspan are the most important and talked about physical attributes of the game, there are a couple of other attributes which are equally important but not widely brought up.

Lauri Markkanen’s Weight

Weighing about 240 pounds (109 kilograms), Lauri Markkanen is relatively more agile than your typical Power Forward or Center. Since traditional power forwards weigh over 250 pounds, they tend to focus on oncoming offenses and hardly bust out moves when scoring.

Lauri is different because he moves like a point guard or shooting guard and defends with the necessary aggression.

What Size Shoes does Lauri Markkanen wear?

Lauri Markkanen wears size 14 (US) or size 48 (European). As much attention is focused on a player’s height, reach and body weight, fans tend to look over the significance of their shoes.

In Lauri’s case, he routinely wears the Nike Lebron 20s and Nike Lebron NXXT. These sneakers come with better cushioning and are accommodating for position-less players who don’t stick to any particular playing position and can easily switch between them.

Nike Lebrons are very popular among fans and players alike as the comfort and support provided works to limit unnecessary strains and injuries to the feet.

Overall, from being a scorer to disrupting opponents' shots and showcasing agility despite his stature, Markkanen utilizes these attributes to their fullest potential on the court. As he continues developing as a player, it will be fascinating to see how he maximizes his physical gifts and implements them in the hopes of greater success.

FAQs

A. Lauri attended the University of Arizona and played only one season (2016-17). He averaged 15.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game with a field goal percentage of 49.

A. Born on May 22, 1997, Lauri is 26 years old.

A. Lauri’s career-high 49 points came against the Houston Rockets.

A. Yes. The extended roster revealed in July included Markkanen.

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