[Special thanks to Valtteri, a native of Finland who offered to help translate these Markkanen quotes and provide context beyond what you can do with Google. You can follow him on Twitter at @VoltaireMorttin -yfbb]
It’s midseason, and every Finnish reporter with at least one foot in the United States is asking the Bulls’ power forward Lauri Markkanen if things are going to turn around in Chicago. So far, the record is an abysmal 10–35, and Markkanen still has some minor problems with his arm.
The Finnisher returned from an elbow injury in December and has played in every game since, but the Bulls have other persistent woes.