Kristaps Porzingis, the Latvian NBA star was first drafted by the New York Knicks with the 4th overall pick in the NBA Draft of 2015. This 7 feet 2 inches Power Forward and Guard has played the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
The Latvian has had the best record of his NBA career in the 2022/23 season. For the Washington Wizards, he played 65 games. In those games, he averaged 23.3 points along with 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.9 blocks per game. Additionally, he also shot 49.8% from the field, including 38.5% from the field. During the same, season, he averaged 24.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks, thereby leading his team to an undefeated 4-0 winning week. Despite his contributions to the team, the Wizards once again failed to make it to the playoffs. Porzingis was traded to the Boston Celtics in the 2023 off-season and eventually the 2024 NBA title along with fellow Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.
Who are Kristaps Porzingis’ Parents?
Kristaps Porzingis is the son of Talis Porzingis and Ingrida Porzinge. He comes from a family with a background in basketball.
Kristaps Porzingis’ Mother
Ingrida Porzingis is the mother of Kristaps Porzingis. She used to play basketball on the Latvian women’s youth national basketball team. She has always been around him to ensure that he always does the right thing and stays out of trouble. This also included accompanying him to America to watch him play his games. She gave her son double the attention, because her third child Toms died at the age of 14 months, four years before Kristaps Porzingis was born.
Who is Kristaps Porzingis’ Father?
Talis Porzingis is the father of Kristaps Porzingis. He is also a former basketball player, who played the game as a semi-pro before he changed his profession to become a bus driver. Kristaps Porzingis has stated that he loves his father and mother so much that he is able to stay away from drinking and other bad habits.
What Nationality are Kristaps Porzingis’ Parents?
Kristaps Porzingis’ parents Talis Porzingis and Ingrida Porzinge both are from Liepaja, Latvia. They are Latvian in nationality and ethnicity.
FAQs
A. Born on 2 August 1995, Kristaps Porzingis is 29 years old, as of October 2024.
A. Kristaps Porzingis’ parents are Talis Porzingis and Ingrida Porzinge.
A. Kristaps Porzingis’ parents are former basketball players. His father Talis Porzingis was a semi professional player turned bus driver. His mother Ingrida Porzinge played on the Latvian women’s youth national basketball team.
A. Kristaps Porzingis will play for the Boston Celtics for the 2023/24 season.
A. Kristaps Porzingis averaged 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game for the Boston Celtics.
A. Porzingis wears 16 US/49 EU (12.75 in/ 32.17 cm approx.)