Kristaps Porzingis Decided to Temporarily Step Away from Basketball

Now the athlete has decided to focus on recovery. On November 7, Porzingis announced his decision on social media. He admitted that his physical condition is currently far from the level required to play. The basketball player does not want to step onto the court without being able to show the results he expects from himself. "Therefore, I have made the decision to prioritize my health and step away from the game I love," wrote Kristaps. At the same time, he emphasized that he intends to maintain respectful relations with his current club and work together to find a way out of the situation. "In this situation, I want to show the utmost respect to the Golden State Warriors organization and collaborate with them to find a solution acceptable to both sides. I am grateful to my family and loved ones for always being there for me. A huge thank you to everyone for the support. Only forward and upward!" ## ## From the New York Knicks to the NBA Championship Title Porzingis made his NBA debut in 2015 with the New York Knicks. Later, he played for the Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards, and in 2023 he joined the Boston Celtics. It was in Boston that the Latvian achieved the greatest success of his career. In 2024, he became an NBA champion, making history as the first and so far the only basketball player from Latvia to win this title. In 2025, Porzingis was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, and then he ended up with the Golden State Warriors. However, health issues prevented him from continuing his career at the previous level. ## ## What is Known About the Basketball Player's Illness The difficulties began during the 2024/2025 season when Porzingis was playing for Boston. After recovering from a viral infection, he continued to experience various symptoms despite his recovery. Ultimately, doctors diagnosed the athlete with POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.