Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Kristaps Porziņģis:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Kristaps Porziņģis
  • Nationality: Latvian
  • Age: Born on August 2, 1995
  • Hometown: Liepāja, Latvia
  • Height: 7 feet 3 inches (221 cm)
  • Weight: 240 lbs (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 6 inches (229 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 16 (U.S.)
  • Number: 6 (New York Knicks), 6 (Dallas Mavericks), 6 (Washington Wizards), 6 (Boston Celtics)
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Did not attend high school in the U.S.; trained through the European basketball system.
  • College: Did not attend college; played professionally in Europe before entering the NBA.
  • NBA Draft: 2015 NBA Draft, 1st round, 4th overall pick by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Europe:
      • Sevilla (Spain, 2012–2015)
    2. NBA:
      • New York Knicks (2015–2019)
      • Dallas Mavericks (2019–2022)
      • Washington Wizards (2022–2023)
      • Boston Celtics (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: None
  • Siblings:
    • Has two older brothers, Jānis and Mārtiņš, who were also basketball players.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Kristaps Porzingis’ player archetype is that of a floor-spacing rim-protecting big, a modern stretch five whose value comes from giving teams size at the basket without sacrificing shooting range. Defensively, he works best as a back-line anchor and shot deterrent, using his length and timing to contest in the paint rather than switching all over the floor. Offensively, he fills a high-value role as a pick-and-pop threat, spot-up shooter, interior finisher, and occasional post mismatch option, forcing defenses to account for him well beyond the lane. At 7-foot-2 and 240 pounds, Porzingis pairs rare height with fluid movement and a high release point, which makes both his jumper and rim protection difficult to counter. In full, his play style blends vertical size, perimeter touch, and interior defense, making him one of the clearer examples of a two-way stretch big in the modern NBA. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Kristaps Porziņģis | Forward-Center | Golden State Warriors
The Analyst — Biggest NBA All-Star Snub? Kristaps Porzingis Is in the Mix
CelticsBlog — A statement: 6 takeaways from Celtics/Mavericks
Lakers.com — Three Things to Know: Lakers at Celtics 2-1-24
Basketball-Reference — Kristaps Porziņģis Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more