How does star big man Kristaps Porzingis fit into the Boston Celtics’ style of play? Porzingis is an incredibly talented player with offensive skills comparable to Al Horford and a supercharged Kelly Olynyk. He excels in the high post and is effective in taking mid-range jumpers.
Porzingis’ pick-and-roll defense is ranked fourth in the NBA, allowing only 0.93 points per possession. He is a great option against zone defense as well. His ability to receive the ball easily in the middle due to his height advantage likely already has Boston fans salivating at a potential rematch with the Miami Heat in the 2024 postseason.
Defensively, opponents’ field goal percentages drop significantly when Porzingis is their primary defender, showcasing his value on that end.
To hear more about how the Latvian big man fits into the Celtics’ style of play, take a look at the clip embedded above courtesy of the folks from the CLNS Media “First to the Floor” podcast.
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