History of Kristaps Porziņģis in Timeline
Kristaps Porziņģis is a Latvian professional basketball player currently playing for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Standing at 7'2", he plays both power forward and center positions. He is known as "the Unicorn" due to his unique skillset as a big man, combining inside play with three-point shooting and overall versatility. His height and diverse offensive abilities make him a difficult matchup for opponents.
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1984: Compared to Bernard King
In 1984, Bernard King opened the 1984-85 season with 300 points through 10 games, while Porziņģis had 2 more than him.
1992: Reference to Shaquille O'Neal's stats
In 1992-93, Shaquille O'Neal had the same stat line in a single game.
August 1995: Kristaps Porziņģis Born
In August 1995, Kristaps Porziņģis was born. He is a Latvian professional basketball player.
1998: Reference to Tim Duncan's stats
In 1998 Tim Duncan was the last rookie to reach those totals since the 1992-93 season.
2000: First Player Since Shaq
On March 4, 2020, Porziņģis had 34 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocks in a 127–123 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, becoming the first player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to have consecutive 30-point, five-block games.
2009: Clinched Southwest Division
On May 7, 2021, the Mavericks clinched the Southwest division for the first time since the 2009–10 season.
2010: Tryout with Baloncesto Sevilla
In 2010, Baloncesto Sevilla called Kristaps Porziņģis for a tryout in an attempt to recruit foreign talent. He was 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) and weighed 157 lb (71 kg) at the time and received a contract in the summer.
January 2012: Debut for Sevilla Youth Squad
On January 4, 2012, Kristaps Porziņģis debuted for the Sevilla youth squad against Barcelona, scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the Ciutat de L'Hospitalet tournament.
September 2012: First Team Appearance with Sevilla
On September 29, 2012, Kristaps Porziņģis made his first appearance with Sevilla's first team, playing for only a minute against CB Murcia.
2012: Professional Career Begins with Sevilla
In 2012, Kristaps Porziņģis began his professional basketball career with Sevilla.
2012: Training with Jānis Porziņģis
In the summer of 2012, Kristaps Porziņģis trained and worked out in the gym with his older brother, Jānis Porziņģis, in preparation for international competition.
January 2013: EuroCup Debut
On January 16, 2013, Kristaps Porziņģis played four minutes against Spartak Saint Petersburg in the EuroCup, contributing a rebound and an assist.
November 2013: Strong Performance Against Laboral Kutxa
On November 2, 2013, Kristaps Porziņģis had a strong game against the EuroLeague team Laboral Kutxa, leading Sevilla to a victory with 12 points, six rebounds, and four blocks. On 30 November 2013, Porziņģis broke his scoring record once more against Real Madrid.
2013: Became Figurehead of Sevilla senior team
By 2013, Kristaps Porziņģis had quickly risen through the youth ranks and became the figurehead of Sevilla's senior team.
2013: Selected for FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship All-Tournament Team
In 2013, Kristaps Porziņģis, playing with the Latvian youth team, was selected in the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship All-Tournament Team.
2013: Continued with Sevilla Junior Team
In early 2013, Kristaps Porziņģis represented the Sevilla junior team at the Ciutat de L'Hospitalet tournament. He averaged 16.6 points.
April 2014: Career-High 20 Points Against Real Madrid
On April 6, 2014, Kristaps Porziņģis scored a career-high 20 points against Real Madrid, making two three-pointers. His performance trended on social media.
May 2014: Selected for ACB All-Young Players Team
In May 2014, Kristaps Porziņģis was selected for the ACB All-Young Players Team of the 2013–14 season. On 25 May, he played against Justin Doellman of Barcelona.
October 2014: Season Debut in Liga ACB
On October 4, 2014, Kristaps Porziņģis made his season debut in the Liga ACB against CB 1939 Canarias, scoring three points. On 15 October, Porziņģis made his first appearance at the 2014–15 EuroCup against EWE Baskets Oldenburg and scored two points.
2014: Declared for NBA Draft
In April 2014, Kristaps Porziņģis declared himself eligible for the 2014 NBA draft and drew interest from several teams. However, he withdrew his name shortly before the draft.
February 2015: Season-High 19 points
On February 11, 2015, Kristaps Porziņģis scored a season-high 19 points against Turów Zgorzelec in the EuroCup.
April 2015: Entered the 2015 NBA draft
On April 16, 2015, Kristaps Porziņģis entered the 2015 NBA draft.
June 2015: Drafted by the New York Knicks
On June 25, 2015, Kristaps Porziņģis was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. He became the highest drafted Latvian and Baltic player in NBA history.
July 2015: Signed with the Knicks
On July 30, 2015, Kristaps Porziņģis signed his rookie-scale contract with the New York Knicks.
December 2015: Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
In December 2015, Kristaps Porziņģis was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for October and November. He also claimed the award for December and January.
2015: NBA Draft
In 2015 Alexander Zhigulin entered the NBA draft and withdraw.
2015: Played for the Knicks
In 2015, Kristaps Porziņģis appeared in 72 of the Knicks' 82 games.
2015: Planning to develop skills until the 2015 draft
In 2015, Kristaps Porziņģis wanted to develop his skills until the 2015 draft.
2015: Named Latvian Rising Star of the Year
In 2015, Kristaps Porziņģis was named the Latvian Rising Star of the Year.
2015: EuroCup Basketball Rising Star Award
In 2015, at the age of 19, Kristaps Porziņģis won the EuroCup Basketball Rising Star award, becoming the youngest recipient of the award.
2015: First Offseason
The 2021 offseason was the first offseason that Kristaps Porziņģis was not recovering from injury since entering the league in 2015.
February 2016: Rising Stars Challenge
On February 12, 2016, Kristaps Porziņģis scored 30 points for Team World in the Rising Stars Challenge.
October 2016: Signed Shoe Deal with Adidas
In October 2016, Kristaps Porziņģis signed a shoe deal with Adidas, which was the most lucrative deal for a European player. He switched to Adidas after partnering with Nike for his rookie season.
November 2016: Career-High 35 Points
In November 2016, Kristaps Porziņģis scored a then career-high 35 points in a 105–102 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
January 2017: Returning from Injury
In January 2017, Kristaps Porziņģis came off the bench for the first time in his NBA career after returning from a four-game absence due to a sore left Achilles tendon, subsequently scoring 15 points in a 113–110 loss to the Washington Wizards.
October 2017: 38 point career high
In October 2017, Kristaps Porziņģis scored a then career-high 38 points in a 116–110 victory over the Denver Nuggets.
2017: EuroBasket 2017 Performance
In 2017, Kristaps Porziņģis played for Latvia at EuroBasket 2017. He averaged 23.6 points per game, 5.9 rebounds per game, and 1.9 blocks per game. Latvia was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Slovenia, with Porziņģis scoring a tournament-high 34 points against Slovenia.
2017: E:60 Documentary on Porziņģis' Life
In a 2017 E:60 documentary, Kristaps Porziņģis' parents shared details about their family, including the death of their son Toms before Kristaps was born.
January 2018: High Shot Attempts for the Knicks
In January 2018, Kristaps Porziņģis averaged 19 shot attempts per game for the Knicks, a high number for a player of his size.
January 2018: Named Eastern Conference All-Star Reserve
On January 23, 2018, Kristaps Porziņģis was named an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve, marking a significant career milestone.
February 2018: Rape Accusation Incident
In February 2018, Kristaps Porziņģis was accused of rape by a woman at the Sky building, hours after he tore his ACL. The woman reportedly waited over a year to come forward.
February 2018: Tore Left ACL
On February 6, 2018, Kristaps Porziņģis tore his left ACL during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks and was ruled out for the rest of the season.
October 2018: Knicks Declined Rookie Extension
In October 2018, the Knicks decided against signing Kristaps Porziņģis to a rookie extension, a move that gave New York an extra $10 million in cap space in the summer of 2019.
2018: Injured
In 2018, Kristaps Porziņģis sat out for the rest of the 2018-19 season, healing from his ACL injury.
2018: NBA All-Star Selection
In 2018, Kristaps Porziņģis was selected as an All-Star while playing for the New York Knicks.
January 2019: Traded to Dallas Mavericks
On January 31, 2019, Kristaps Porziņģis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks along with Trey Burke, Courtney Lee, and Tim Hardaway Jr. in exchange for DeAndre Jordan, Wesley Matthews, Dennis Smith Jr., and draft picks.
March 2019: Public Revelation of Rape Accusation
In March 2019, it was publicly revealed that a woman accused Kristaps Porziņģis of raping her at the Sky building in February 2018. His attorney denied the claim, citing extortionate demands.
October 2019: Mavericks Debut
On October 23, 2019, Kristaps Porziņģis debuted for the Mavericks, posting 23 points and four rebounds in a 108–100 win over the Washington Wizards.
2019: Measured Height
In 2019, Kristaps Porziņģis was measured to be closer to 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m) tall without shoes, placing him among the tallest active NBA players.
2019: Trade to Dallas Mavericks
In 2019, Kristaps Porziņģis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks due to disagreements with the New York Knicks front office.
2019: Extra Cap Space
In 2019, the Knicks had extra cap space, due to Porziņģis not signing a rookie extension.
January 2020: Season-High 35 Points
On January 31, 2020, Kristaps Porziņģis scored a then season-high 35 points, along with 12 rebounds in a 128–121 loss to the Houston Rockets.
October 2020: Surgery on Torn Lateral Meniscus
In October 2020, Kristaps Porziņģis had surgery on his torn lateral meniscus, causing him to miss the start of the 2020-21 NBA season.
2020: Mocked by Fans
Following the 2020 playoffs, Kristaps Porziņģis was roundly mocked by fans for his subpar performance during the series, with many calling him "Pandemic P", a name originally used for mocking Paul George for his abysmal performance during the 2020 playoffs.
January 2021: Season Debut After Surgery
On January 13, 2021, Kristaps Porziņģis made his season debut against the Charlotte Hornets after recovering from surgery, scoring 16 points with a 21-minute restriction.
October 2021: Season Opening Loss
On October 21, 2021, Kristaps Porziņģis recorded 11 points, five rebounds, and two blocks during the season-opening 113–87 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
2021: New Head Coach
Following the 2021 playoffs, Jason Kidd was hired as the Mavericks' new head coach, marking Kristaps Porziņģis' sixth head coach in seven NBA seasons.
2021: Unprotected 2021 first-round draft pick
In January 2019, Kristaps Porziņģis was part of a trade package that included an unprotected 2021 first-round draft pick.
January 2022: Season High
During a 104–91 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 23 2022, Porziņģis recorded a season-high six blocks.
February 2022: Traded to Washington Wizards
On February 10, 2022, Kristaps Porziņģis was traded to the Washington Wizards along with a protected 2022 second-round pick in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Dāvis Bertāns.
August 2022: Return to National Team
In August 2022, after a five-year absence, Kristaps Porziņģis returned to play for the Latvian national team in the August window of the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers.
November 2022: Double-Double Against Jazz
On November 12, 2022, Kristaps Porziņģis recorded a double-double with 31 points and 10 rebounds in a 121–112 victory over the Utah Jazz.
2022: Trade to Washington Wizards
In 2022, Kristaps Porziņģis was traded to the Washington Wizards after struggling with injuries and inconsistent play in Dallas.
January 2023: NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On January 2, 2023, Kristaps Porziņģis was named the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 11 (26 December – 1 January), his third career NBA Player of the Week award and first with the Wizards.
June 2023: Traded to Boston Celtics
On June 23, 2023, Kristaps Porziņģis was traded to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team deal.
October 2023: Celtics Debut
On October 25, 2023, Kristaps Porziņģis made his Celtics debut, recording 30 points, eight rebounds and four blocks, including 15 points in the first quarter alone, in a 108–104 season-opening victory against the New York Knicks. His 30 points set the record for the most points scored in a debut in Celtics history.
2023: Trade to Boston Celtics
In 2023, Kristaps Porziņģis was traded to the Boston Celtics as part of the Wizards' rebuilding efforts.
2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers
In August 2022, Kristaps Porziņģis returned to play for the national team in the August window of the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers.
2023: 2023 first-round draft pick
In January 2019, Kristaps Porziņģis was part of a trade package that included an top-ten protected 2023 first round draft pick.
April 2024: Calf Strain
On April 29, 2024, Kristaps Porziņģis suffered a calf strain in Game 4 against the Miami Heat and he missed the rest of that series.
June 2024: Underwent Retinaculum Surgery
On June 27, 2024, Kristaps Porziņģis underwent surgery to repair his retinaculum injury with a recovery timetable being set at five to six months, ruling Porziņģis out for the beginning of the 2024–25 NBA season.
November 2024: Season Debut
On November 25, 2024, after missing the first month of the season, Kristaps Porziņģis made his season debut against the Los Angeles Clippers, where he recorded 16 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in the 126–94 victory.
2024: First-round pick
As part of a three-team deal in June 2023, Boston also received a top-four-protected 2024 first-round pick (via Golden State Warriors) from the Grizzlies.
2024: NBA Championship with the Celtics
In 2024, Kristaps Porziņģis won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics.
June 2025: Three-Team Trade Agreement
On June 24, 2025, it was reported that the Celtics, Hawks, and Nets agreed to a three-team trade. The trade involved Kristaps Porziņģis being sent to the Hawks along with a second-round pick, Georges Niang and a second-round pick going to the Celtics, and Terance Mann and the 22nd pick in the 2025 NBA draft (used to select Drake Powell) being sent to the Nets.
2025: Diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
In 2025, Kristaps Porziņģis was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). POTS is a neurological disease that can be triggered by viral infections, especially SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19 which causes this syndrome in about 1% of infected people.
2025: Trade to Atlanta Hawks
In 2025, Kristaps Porziņģis was traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
2025: Extension
On July 12, 2023, he would sign a two-year, $60 million extension through the 2025–26 season.
February 2026: Trade to Golden State Warriors
On February 5, 2026, Kristaps Porziņģis was traded to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for guard Buddy Hield and forward Jonathan Kuminga.
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