Kristaps Porzingis is now an Atlanta Hawk, however the veteran massive man admits he thought he was headed some other place this summer season.
“After the season, I spoke to my agent and form of anticipated that a number of of us can be traded,” Porzingis mentioned by way of Basketnews. “For some time, I assumed I would 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 resulted in disappointment.
Boston fell within the second spherical, and Jayson Tatum suffered a critical Achilles harm, leaving the roster dealing with main adjustments.
A possible pairing of Porzingis and Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio would have been a nightmare frontcourt for opponents, however as a substitute, Atlanta swooped in. At seven-foot-two, Porzingis brings flooring spacing and rim safety, two issues the Hawks have been searching for this offseason. With Onyeka Okongwu already within the rotation, they received’t have to overload Porzingis with minutes, which may assist him keep wholesome.
Well being has been the most important query mark in his profession. Over the previous two seasons, he hasn’t been in a position to play greater than 60 video games. However heading into EuroBasket, Porzingis says he lastly looks like himself once more.
“I really feel incredible, to be sincere,” Porzingis mentioned, by way of Basketnews. “I took time to relaxation after the season. One thing was lingering in the course of the playoffs, I had fatigue, dizziness, even moments the place I felt like I would faint. It wasn’t nice.
“In June, I totally 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 a part of the nationwide crew. Tremendous pleased.”
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