That Was a Nice Surprise”: Kristaps Porziņģis Thought He Was Getting Traded to San Antonio Spurs.

“That Was a Nice Surprise”: Kristaps Porziņģis Thought He Was Getting Traded to San Antonio Spurs

 

Kristaps Porziņģis, the towering Latvian forward known for his versatile game, recently revealed a surprising detail about a pivotal moment in his NBA career. During an interview, Porziņģis admitted that at one point, he genuinely believed he was on his way to join the San Antonio Spurs. Instead, he ended up being traded to the Boston Celtics—a twist he now considers a pleasant surprise.

 

Porziņģis said he had heard rumblings during trade talks and was mentally preparing for a move to San Antonio. With the Spurs in the early stages of rebuilding and having just drafted Victor Wembanyama, many speculated that adding a skilled veteran like Porziņģis could accelerate their development. “Honestly, I thought it was San Antonio,” Porziņģis said. “I was already picturing how I’d fit in there. Then, boom—Boston. That was a nice surprise.”

 

The surprise trade to Boston last season proved beneficial for both Porziņģis and the Celtics. His ability to stretch the floor, protect the rim, and play within a structured team system has made