Latvian big man Kristaps Porzingis has made a promising start to his career with the Boston Celtics, impressing with his on-court performances in his first few games of the NBA’s 2023-24 season. His pick-and-roll ability, off-ball movement, shooting skills, and defensive focus have all been highlighted in recent contests, as well as his impressive chemistry with new teammate Jrue Holiday.
Defensively, Porzingis has impressed with his rim protection and his ability to keep up with faster, smaller players. His shot-blocking ability has also been a highlight of his performances. Porzingis has also shown his ability to take advantage of mismatches and exploit smaller defenders.
Despite some minor areas for improvement, Porzingis’ start with the Celtics has been very promising.
To hear an in-depth deep dive into his game since arriving in Boston, take a look at the breakdown from the folks behind the “Rik Knows Hoops” YouTube channel.
Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ
