Warriors head coach Steve Kerr described Kristaps Porzingis' absence as "a little mysterious," saying the team is working with him to get clarity and help him return to consistent health.
Kristaps Porzingis has appeared in just one game for the Golden State Warriors so far, as he continues to deal with a medical issue that has kept him sidelined for a week and a half.
Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis
MIN: 23.91
PTS: 16.83 (56.33%)
REB: 4.89
AS: 2.61
ST: 0.5
BL: 1.28
TO: 1
GM: 18
The 30-year-old big man has been battling an illness that Warriors coach Steve Kerr described on Monday as "mysterious" when asked if there was any clarity on the situation.
"Not really," Kerr told reporters. "It's a little mysterious. We're obviously working with him and hoping that he can get some clarity, and he can break through and get to a point where he's consistently healthy.
"That's something that the medical staff is working hard on with him. I'm not going to even posit any medical theories anymore."
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Kerr added that he had spoken with Porzingis earlier in the day.
"We had a good chat. He's doing fine," Kerr said. "He's obviously wanting to be back and wanting answers, and we'll keep supporting him."
The 7-foot-2 center from Latvia made his Warriors debut on February 19 after being acquired in a trade from Atlanta, but he hasn't played since.
Overall this season, he has appeared in just 18 games, averaging 16.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.
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