Kristaps Porzingis is a Latvian basketball player currently signed with the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Porzingis’ professional career started in Europe with Spanish club Sevilla where he won the EuroCup Basketball Rising Star award in 2015. This led the New York Knicks to draft him in the 2015 NBA draft with the fourth overall pick. Fearing he would be a bust, Knicks fans booed the young Latvian on draft night, but soon, Porziņģis embarked on a journey that would leave an indelible mark on the Knicks, their fans, and the NBA in general.
The 7 foot 3 inches power forward/center is known for his extraordinary ability to shoot from beyond the arc which we have never seen from such tall players. His capability to shoot creates matchup problems for traditional centers who usually are not comfortable defending players on the perimeter. His height also helps him in shot blocking as he has averaged 1.8 blocks per game in his career. Despite his size, Porziņģis is surprisingly agile and mobile. Porziņģis's playing style is defined by his exceptional height, three-point shooting ability, shot-blocking prowess, versatility on both ends of the court, and basketball IQ. His unique combination of talents earned him nicknames like "Porzingod'' and “Unicorn”.
Throughout Porzingis’ career, injuries posed a significant challenge. The 7’3 frame came with nagging injuries that influenced the Knicks’ decision to trade him to the Dallas Mavericks. After 3 more injury-riddled years with the Mavs, he had a brief stint with the Washington Wizards, and now he dons the green and white of the Boston Celtics. In Boston, he found himself surrounded by a team that believed in him and eventually won his first-ever NBA ring in 2024.
Kristaps Porzingis Shoe Size
Porzingis wears 16 US/49 EU (12.75 in/ 32.17 cm approx.). The 7 feet 2 inches tall Latvian has a colossal shoe size which is a fitting reflection of his towering presence, and larger-than-life stature. Whether he's driving to the hoop or draining three-pointers, those size 16 kicks provide the foundation for his remarkable journey on the hardwood.
Kristaps Porzingis Sneakers
In 2016, Porzingis signed a contract with Adidas. He doesn’t have a dedicated sneaker line of his name from Adidas, but he has always been seen rocking Adidas sneakers. Some of his favorite adidas basketball shoes include - adidas Crazy Explosive 2017, adidas Pro Boost, adidas Exhibit A, and adidas Pro Boost Mid.
In the 2023-23 NBA season, Porzingis was predominantly seen wearing the adidas Dame 8.
FAQs
A. Kristaps Porzingis has reached the NBA playoffs three times in his career — 2020, 2021, 2024.
A. Kristaps Porzingis was born on August 2, 1995 in Liepaja, Latvia.
A. Kristaps Porzingis is 7 feet 3 inches (221 cm) tall.
A. Kristaps Porzingis averaged 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game for Boston Celtics.
A. Kristaps Porzingis plays the power forward and center positions.
A. Kristaps Porzingis has played for the New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Washington Wizards and he is now with the Boston Celtics.
