Before Lauri Markkanen begins his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls in October, he’s playing for Finland in FIBA EuroBasket 2017.
And Thursday, he led his home country to a 86-84 overtime win against France to open up the tournament.
Markkanen tallied 22 points and seven rebounds, and took over the game down the stretch, scoring 14 points in the last 3:35 of regulation and overtime, showcasing an arsenal of offensive skill.
The 20-year-old shot 9 of 15 from the field.
Here are the highlights, which you do not want to miss:
Here’s what the folks at Blog A Bull, the Chicago Bulls SB Nation site, wrote about Markkanen’s performance.