2017-18 Annual Preseason NBA Media Day for Former Wildcats

By David Rosen | Sep 27, 2017

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: Lauri Markkanen walks on stage with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted seventh overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

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Lauri Markkanen

The highest Wildcat draft in the 2017-18 NBA Draft, Lauri Markkanen, drafted No. 7 initially by the Minnesota Timberwolves before being traded to the Chicago Bulls, showed off his smile, new haircut, and off-season strength conditioning during Media Day – wow!

Coming off a tremendous EuroBasket 2017 for his home country of Finland, Markkanen is looking continue that momentum into his NBA rookie season. During his media session, he was asked some of the following questions:

Media: What kind of pressure if any, knowing you were part of the trade of great player Jimmy Butler?

Markkanen: I don’t take any extra pressure. I feel like the pressure is always on the court.

Media: What have you learned about the city?

Markkanen: I learned how to get to the gym here at the United Center and get to the apartment after that.

Media: Any landmarks you are particular in seeing?

Markkanen: I am not sure for sightseeing, I am just trying to get ready for work tomorrow

See the full Markkanen interview, starting at 15:34 in the video below:

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