Newly-acquired Celtics forward Kristaps Porzingis won’t be playing in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, but he will be there to support his Latvian teammates nonetheless.
Porzingis, who was traded to the Celtics in June as part of blockbuster deal that sent Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies, is currently dealing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, an injury that will keep him sidelined for several weeks.
While the Latvian Basketball Association initially denied the injury, Porzingis later confirmed it on social media.
In a more recent interview with Sporta Studija, the 28-year-old discussed the “funny” injury.