Kristaps Porzingis Injury Update, What Happened to Kristaps Porzingis?
by Kowsalya | Updated Apr 30, 2024
Kristaps Porzingis Injury Update
Kristaps Porzingis, a key player for the Boston Celtics, sustained an injury during Game 4 against the Miami Heat. The injury, identified as right calf tightness, forced him to leave the game early, leaving his return uncertain.
Porzingis walked off the court with visible discomfort, prompting concerns among fans and analysts. However, initial reports suggest that the injury may not be as severe as feared, with indications pointing towards the absence of an Achilles injury.
Porzingis' contributions to the Celtics have been significant throughout the season, averaging impressive stats and helping the team secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
His absence could potentially impact the team's performance as they aim to advance in the playoffs. Fans and the team await further updates following the imaging scheduled for Tuesday.
What Happened to Kristaps Porzingis?
During the fourth game against the Miami Heat, Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics got hurt. It was his calf, and it looked pretty bad. He had to leave the court before halftime because it hurt too much. It seems he won't come back to play because of the pain in his right calf.
The injury happened when he moved his leg, but nobody bumped into him. He's going to have a special scan called an MRI to see how bad it is. The good news is, it doesn't seem to be his Achilles tendon, which could have been much worse.
Porzingis is an important player for the Celtics, usually scoring about 14 points and getting 5.7 rebounds per game. Without him, the team might have to change who plays and when.
Who is Kristaps Porzingis?
Kristaps Porziņģis is a basketball player from Latvia. He is currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. He's tall, standing at 7 feet 2 inches! He's good at playing both power forward and center positions.
Kristaps was born on August 2, 1995, in Liepāja, Latvia. He started playing basketball professionally in 2012 with a team called Sevilla. He became famous in 2015 when he won the EuroCup Basketball Rising Star award at just 19 years old, which made him the youngest person ever to win it.
That same year, he got drafted into the NBA by the New York Knicks as the fourth overall pick. He played with the Knicks and became an All-Star in 2018. After some trades, he now plays for the Celtics. People like him because he's good at playing basketball in different positions.
Full Name
Kristaps Porziņģis
Nationality
Latvian
Born
August 2, 1995 (age 28)
Place of Birth
Liepāja, Latvia
Current Team
Boston Celtics
Height
7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
Wingspan
7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
Parents
Ingrīda Porziņģe, Talis Porzingis
Siblings
Jānis Porziņģis, Mārtiņš Porziņģis
Kristaps Porzingis Stats
Year
Team
GP
GS
FG%
3P%
APG
BPG
PPG
2015–16
New York
72
72
.421
.333
1.3
1.9
14.3
2016–17
New York
66
65
.450
.357
1.5
2.0
18.1
2017–18
New York
48
48
.439
.395
1.2
2.4
22.7
2019–20
Dallas
57
57
.427
.352
1.8
2.0
20.4
2020–21
Dallas
43
43
.476
.376
1.6
1.3
20.1
2021–22
Dallas
34
34
.451
.283
2.0
1.7
19.2
Washington
17
17
.475
.367
2.9
1.5
22.1
2022–23
Washington
65
65
.498
.385
2.7
1.5
23.2
2023–24
Boston
57
57
.516
.375
2.0
1.9
20.1
Career
459
458
.459
.361
1.8
1.8
19.7
Kristaps Porzingis Networth
Kristaps Porzingis, the NBA player, is estimated to have a net worth of approximately $90 million in 2024. His earnings come from various sources, including his contracts with NBA teams and endorsement deals.
Currently, he is in the final year of a five-year contract worth $158 million, earning $36 million for the 2023/24 season. Additionally, in July 2023, Porzingis signed a two-year extension with the Boston Celtics for $60 million, starting from the 2024/25 season. This extension is expected to contribute significantly to his overall net worth in the coming years.
