Lauri Markkanen Quotes

Lauri Markkanen

Profession : Basketball Player

Birth : May 22, 1997

I don't want to put too much effort, too much energy thinking about things I can't control.

Lauri Markkanen

I'm the guy who always looks in the mirror first before complaining.

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I have high expectations for myself and try to reach them every night, trying to help the team that way.

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It's always hard following a trade, mainly because you just don't know what to expect when you go somewhere new.

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Obviously, it's fun to score the ball.

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I kind of like playing on the road.

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We understand the NBA is a league where a 20-point lead might not be that big actually because teams go on runs.

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My mindset going into games is go make a difference and be a finisher.

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I always watch 'Borat,' does that count as a Christmas movie?

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You give yourself chances to win by playing defense.

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We know that good defense is something we have to work on, and it's something that we have to get better at.

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I don't think we're here just to have a good time... We're trying to win games and play meaningful games.

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Of course, it's always disappointing to sit out.

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As a basketball player and competitor, I want to be out there with my teammates.

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There are games I get the ball a lot and there are games I don't. But I try to control what I can control, which is to play defense and do my best on that end of the court.

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I'd rather take those good shots and make the team better that way.

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I think it is a good look for me being seven feet and I can shoot over people.

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I am just trying to get the rebound and get off and running.

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Once you get comfortable with somebody, you can talk about different things.

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When I say I keep working, it's not just on the court. Obviously, you do off the court stuff, too. Think the game and get better that way.

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