Kristaps Porzingis has made a big impact in the Boston Celtics opening two games. The floor-spacing big man has already begun to show why Brad Stevens parted ways with Marcus Smart to get a deal over the line and already looks like one of the most talented players on the team’s roster.
Boston hasn’t had a big man like Porzingis before. His modern skillset and two-way ability will be integral to the Celtics’ chances of success, both in the regular season and in the playoffs. Colin Cowherd believes that Porzingis could be such a difference-maker over the duration of his contract that he can carve out a legendary status among Celtics fans.
Porzingis will need to help the Celtics lift their first championship since 2008 to have any chance of becoming a legendary figure with Celtics fans. He would need to factor into multiple championship runs to cement himself as a key figure for the league’s most storied franchise.
After two games, it’s far too early to begin discussing legacies. But, the opportunity for Porzingis is there for everyone to see.
You can watch Cowherd’s comments in the embedded clip above.
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