Since Kristaps Porzingis has been with the Boston Celtics, the primary discussion has been his offensive skillset. It’s true; Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have never had a pick-and-roll partner like Porzingis. And his floor spacing is creating more scoring opportunities for the star duo.
However, Porzingis is also making a legitimate impact on the defensive end, too. The 7-foot-3 big man is a genuine rim-protector and shot deterrent. Guards and wings must think twice before venturing into the Celtics restricted area when he’s on the court. There’s more to Porzingis’ defense than just size, though.