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It's a good recognition of the work you put in': Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen wins NBA Most Improved Player Award
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Lauri Markkanen to serve mandatory military duties in Finland
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NBA All-Star to fulfill mandatory military service in Finland during offseason: 'We take pride in it
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Cavs news: Finland wants Lauri Markkanen to enlist in its military
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen to Do Mandatory Military Service in Finland During Offseason, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen Completes Compulsory Service in Finnish Military, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Lauri Markkanen explains coming Finnish military commitment
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Jazz star Lauri Markkanen reports to Finland for mandatory military service: 'It's a new challenge
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Lauri Markkanen: Jazz All-Star to Complete Mandatory Military Service This Offseason - Sports Illustrated
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His agent said it's important to Markkanen to fulfill his civic duty a
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Jazz star Lauri Markkanen reports to Finland for mandatory military service: 'It's a new challenge