The opportunity to play in the NBA comes with many major benefits, one of which is a decent salary that has given many of the players a chance to spend that on the people that have helped them along the way.
Shortly after Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen inked his rookie deal and Nike endorsement contract, he used the newly acquired financial flexibility to treat his mom to a brand new car.
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The ability to do something of this magnitude for his own mother was for him a sign of appreciation for what she has done up to this point in his life. Lauri Markkanen is now an NBA player about to begin the next chapter of his basketball career.
This is likely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to gestures that Markkanen will do for his mom, as players typically buy their parents brand new homes and other similar expenses to pay them back for the huge impact that they have made on their lives.
As for Markkanen, he has an opportunity to etch out a significant role with the Bulls in his first NBA season. He is a big man who stretches the floor with his outside shooting touch and scoring ability, making him an essential weapon for teams in today's NBA.
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