Latvian NBA center Kristaps Porziņģis announced he will step away from basketball due to lingering health issues, ending an 11-year professional career. The 29-year-old, who is under contract with the Golden State Warriors, has been absent from the team while managing ongoing medical concerns.
Porziņģis, selected fourth overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, played for the New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, and Boston Celtics before joining the Warriors. His career was marked by All-Star selections and significant injury challenges.
The Warriors organization has not yet released an official statement regarding his contract status. Porziņģis' departure marks the end of a notable international career that included representing Latvia in multiple FIBA competitions.
