Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Kristaps Porziņģis:

  • 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.

Kristaps Porziņģis, nicknamed “The Unicorn,” is known for his exceptional combination of height, agility, and shooting ability. He is one of the tallest players in the NBA, yet his skill set allows him to excel as a stretch big, with strong three-point shooting, shot-blocking, and versatility on both ends of the court.

After starting his professional career in Spain with Sevilla, Porziņģis made a successful leap to the NBA with the New York Knicks, where he became an All-Star. Despite injuries affecting parts of his career, Porziņģis remains a dynamic contributor, now playing for the Boston Celtics and aiming to make a significant impact in their championship pursuits.