Kristaps Porzingis
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About
Latvian forward who was drafted fourth overall by the New York Knicks in 2015. He was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game in 2018. He was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2019 and the Washington Wizards in 2022. In 2023, he was traded to the Boston Celtics and he won an NBA title during his first year with the team in 2023-24.
Before Fame
He was born in Liepaja and played youth basketball for BK Liepajas Lauvas. He began playing professionally for the Liga ACB team Baloncesto Sevilla in 2012 and was named to the ACB All-Young Players Team for the 2013-14 season.
Trivia
He declared for the 2014 NBA Draft but withdrew his name shortly before the start of the draft.
Family Life
His brother, Janis, has played for the Croatian A-1 Liga team KK Sibenik.
Associated With
He and guard Jerian Grant were both acquired by the Knicks during the 2015 NBA Draft.
