Now in his second season with the Boston Celtics, big man Kristaps Porzingis has been an essential part of the team's roster. When he is on the court, he makes an impact at every level of the game and helps transform the Celtics into an even greater team. Unfortunately, he is not on the court as often as fans would like.
Porzingis has had injury problems his entire career, and that has not changed this season. However, the Latvian native, who has missed each of Boston's last six games, is not currently dealing with an injury. Instead, he is dealing with an illness that has forced him out of action.
On Monday, Porzingis took to social media to offer more clarity on his illness, and the Celtics recently made a response to his announcement.
In his social media post, Porzingis revealed that he has a viral illness that has not been fully identified. Regardless, the Celtics big man made it clear that he is progressing and recovering. In their response, the Celtics only needed to use four words to showcase their support: "Get well soon KP."
Get well soon KP https://t.co/4PfVrm5VHi
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 11, 2025
Hopefully for Porzingis and the Celtics, he can make his return to the court soon. Especially since the Celtics are the reigning champions and are currently the No. 2 seed in the East, making another NBA Finals run could prove even more difficult for the team than it otherwise would be. Having Porzingis active will make things much easier for the Celtics as they look to repeat as champions.
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This story was originally published March 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM.