Co-hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER welcome Utah Jazz star LAURI MARKKANEN to the show. In an enlightening interview recorded in Salt Lake City, UT, just hours before Lauri took the court as the first player from Scandinavia to ever appear in an NBA All-Star Game, the “Finnisher” talks about growing up a hooper in a hockey-mad country, reflects with fellow Arizona Wildcat Andre about his time in Tucson and the ups and downs he had in his first few years in the League with the Chicago Bulls. The conversation picks up towards the end when our hosts—life-long point forwards who have seen it all—ask Lauri about what it’s like being the best player on Team Finland and how he’s been bringing that same energy to the Jazz all season long.
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15 Comments
Great episode with a great guest, yall killin it
he should be the MOST IMPROVED PLAYER this season
They better give him Most Improved Player regardless of win/loss records. Jazz were doing great before they traded away 3 starters. They're still hanging in there now too. Very rare to see a near 11 point increase from somebody already averaging 14.8. Might be one of the most improved players of all time. What a turn of events. Humble, shooter, dunker, efficient! MIP!
Awesome interview guys.
Good stuff, was pleasure to listen.
God I hope he can bring Utah their first championship in the next few years. Would be awesome to see.
As a Finn I appreciate guys in NBA appreciating Lauri. Expecially (ex)players, since they are the ones who have the best understanding of the league. 🙂 Nice to have this podcast and see Lauri talking relaxed looking with you guys.
Glad have in Utah such a great player
Lauri gonna be a strong KD on crack💪🏽
Great interview from y’all. Lauri looked extremely comfortable and it was awesome seeing his POV.
Ayo Iggy stick to ya day job, you a bum now.
And bring Wiggins on the Podcast to tell us why he bullshittin just like you did ALL YEAR.
I got more family issues in my balls than Wiggins, both y'all a waste of roster spots osrs
Seems like such a good guy. Would love to play in same team with Lauri.
Lauri is a good example of how shit coaches like Boyland can derail a career. smh
Lauri keep grinding and develop teamwork in ur teammates and leadership. Your a great player just keep grinding and do your best to win.
Lauri <3
Lauri got that classic reserved Scandinavian personality. He can still improved more with his shot selection and playmaking.