W hen the Boston Celtics traded away Latvian big man Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks, the move was not exactly a surprise for KP and his teammates, even if the destination

Porzingis, an All-Star in 2018 with the New York Knicks, was also a part of the Celtics' 2024 championship team. However, in the championship defense that following season, Porzingis saw his time on the court fluctuate due to an odd illness that kept the Latvian giant off the hardwood.