Kristaps Porzingis is now an Atlanta Hawk, however the veteran massive man admits he thought he was headed someplace else this summer time.
“After the season, I spoke to my agent and type of anticipated that a number of of us could be traded,” Porzingis stated by way of Basketnews. “For some time, I believed I’d find yourself with the Spurs, however then Atlanta got here in, and that was a pleasant shock. It was out of my palms.”
The Hawks landed Kristaps in a three-team cope with Boston after the Celtics’ postseason led to disappointment.
Boston fell within the second spherical, and Jayson Tatum suffered a severe Achilles damage, leaving the roster going through main modifications.
A possible pairing of Porzingis and Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio would have been a nightmare frontcourt for opponents, however as an alternative, Atlanta swooped in. At seven-foot-two, Porzingis brings flooring spacing and rim safety, two issues the Hawks had been searching for this offseason. With Onyeka Okongwu already within the rotation, they gained’t have to overload Porzingis with minutes, which may assist him keep wholesome.
Well being has been the largest query mark in his profession. Over the previous two seasons, he hasn’t been capable of play greater than 60 video games. However heading into EuroBasket, Porzingis says he lastly seems like himself once more.
“I really feel incredible, to be sincere,” Porzingis stated, by way of Basketnews. “I took time to relaxation after the season. One thing was lingering through the playoffs, I had fatigue, dizziness, even moments the place I felt like I’d faint. It wasn’t nice.
“In June, I absolutely rested and lowered the depth. All of that has gone away. I haven’t felt any of the playoff signs anymore. I really feel nice and able to be part of the nationwide group. Tremendous comfortable.”
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