At 7’3′, Kristaps Porzingis is one of the tallest active players in the NBA. The Boston Celtics center was born on August 2nd, 1995, in Liepāja, Latvia. Porzingis is known for his shot-blocking and rim protection. His height and length allow him to contest shots effectively, both in the paint and on the perimeter. While he’s not the quickest player, his timing and ability to read offensive plays make him an excellent help defender.

When was Kristaps Porzingis drafted?

Kristaps Porzingis declared for the NBA Draft in April 2015. He was expected to be a top three pick, with the Los Angeles Lakers, who owned the second pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, heavily linked to the player. He was eventually picked fourth overall by the New York Knicks fans, who voiced their frustration inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, incessantly booing as their new star made his way to the podium. Porzingis silenced his critics by averaging 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists during his debut season and finishing second in the Rookie of the Year race, behind Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns.

How Many NBA titles has Kristaps Porzingis won?

Kristaps Porzingis has won one NBA Championship in his career so far. He was a member of the Boston Celtics’ title-winning team that won the 2024 NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks in five games. He averaged 12.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks appearing in three games in the Finals.