Right IconThis ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet.
Finnish basketball player Lauri Markkanen is best known for his present stint with the NBA team Cleveland Cavaliers. The 3-time Finnish Player of the Year has also played for the Chicago Bulls earlier. Known for his near-7-foot frame, he has also been an NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2018.
Joonas Suotamo is a Finnish actor and retired basketball player. Although he started his career as a basketball player, Suotamo has gained much popularity for his portrayal of Chewbacca in the famous Star Wars film series. He played the role in movies like The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker.
Petteri Koponen is a Finnish basketball player who played an important role in his national team's success in the summer of 2007. He has won seven Finnish Player of the Year awards, including six consecutive times from 2011 to 2016. Over the course of his career, Koponen has also played for popular clubs like FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munich.
Known for his towering 6’11” frame, retired Finnish basketball player Pekka Markkanen soared to fame by winning 3 Finnish League championships. Starting his career with Helsingin NMKY, he later represented clubs such as Torpan Pojat and Kataja. He is the father of basketball player Lauri Markkanen and football player Eero Markkanen.
Erik Murphy is a Finnish-American basketball player who plays as a power forward. Apart from playing for popular clubs like Chicago Bulls and Austin Spurs, Murphy has also represented the Finnish national team in prominent tournaments like the FIBA Basketball World Cup and EuroBasket championship.
Jamar Wilson is an American-Finnish basketball player who plays as a point guard. Over the course of his career, Wilson has played for popular clubs like Cairns Taipans, Wolves Verviers-Pepinster, and Kataja BC. He has also played for the Finnish national team at important tournaments like EuroBasket 2015.
Shawn Huff is a Finnish basketball player who plays for the Finland national team. Over the course of his career, he has also played for clubs like Espoon Honka, Riesen Ludwigsburg, and Skyliners Frankfurt. Shawn Huff currently plays for Helsinki Seagulls.
Emir Sulejmanović is a Bosnian basketball player who was member of the Slovenian Cup winning team in 2013. He 2022, he helped Canarias win the Champions League title. Although he has played for the Finnish team at the junior level, Emir Sulejmanović has announced that he would be representing Bosnia and Herzegovina in future international tournaments.
