"You can’t put your head down and give up. You just keep working and better times are ahead" - Lauri
'Keep calm and carry on' is the message that Lauri is sharing with the media. After a slow start to the season, Lauri is spending his time focusing on getting better - with both on-court and off-court work. Coach Boylen has also added some 'things to the system' for Lauri to get the ball in his hands more.
Lauri Markkanen's hair is colorful, though not quite as rust colored. He lacks the freckles, but he often reveals a similar impish smile, if not gap-toothed.