With the NBA still very much in the thick of the offseason, Utah Jazz star currently has his mind on the upcoming EuroBasket tournament. Markkanen is the only Finnish player in the NBA, so he will be one of his home country's marquee players. While of course Markkanen wants to be the example as the leader, the Jazz should be very encouraged by his mindset with the season they're about to have.
Markkanen made it very clear what Finland's intentions are when they play in the EuroBasket tournament.
“We are going to aim for the medal games,” Markkanen told the media, per Eurohoops' Johnny Askounis, “That is a demanding task.