Lauri Markkanen always has had a big heart. He does public service announcements to help raise awareness of climate change, passes the ball, if anything, too much in deference to his teammates, and considers it a great day sitting on the floor playing games with his baby son.
Even more importantly, Markkanen believes he has a healthy heart.
That became a concern when Markkanen was removed from Tuesday’s game in Toronto after experiencing symptoms of an accelerated heart rate. He stayed overnight in Toronto for tests before rejoining the team in Chicago Wednesday. As a precaution, the Bulls decided Markkanen would sit out the rest of the regular season.