Kristaps Porzingis is a Latvian professional basketball player currently playing as a center for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Born on August 2, 1995, in Liepāja, Latvia, he began his professional career with Sevilla in Spain before declaring for the NBA Draft in 2015, where he was selected by the New York Knicks as the fourth overall pick. After stints with the Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks, Porzingis joined the Boston Celtics in June 2023 as part of a three-team trade.
In his debut season with the Celtics, Porzingis made an immediate impact, notably scoring 30 points in his first game against the New York Knicks. He was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week in April 2024. Porzingis played a crucial role in the Celtics’ 2024 NBA Championship victory, despite facing injuries during the playoffs.
However, since February 26, 2025, Porzingis has been sidelined due to an unidentified viral illness. He has missed six consecutive games, with coach Joe Mazzulla stating that Porzingis is “getting close” to returning. The Celtics have continued to perform well in his absence, securing a five-game winning streak, including a recent victory over the Utah Jazz.
Looking ahead, the Celtics are scheduled to play against the Miami Heat on March 14, 2025, followed by a matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on March 15, 2025.
Fans eagerly anticipate Porzingis’s return to the court, hoping he will continue to contribute to the Celtics’ pursuit of another championship.