Kristaps Portzingis has yet to step onto the court as a member of the Boston Celtics.
But Brad Stevens’ top offseason pickup is already dealing with injury issues, as the 7-foot-3 big man was ruled out of playing in the FIBA World Cup with his native Latvia due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot, which will keep him on the sidelines for several weeks.
Given both Porzingis’ lengthy injury and the ominous implications regarding foot ailments for NBA big men, it’s to be expected for Celtics fans to hold their breath over Porzingis’ availability going into the 2023-24 NBA season.