Porzingis s five best-performing NBA seasons

Porzingis, an inside player from Latvia, 2015 pick No. 4. In a blink of an eye, this young star, who was once called [Water God], also came to his thirty years. From the "unicorn" in New York to the third champion in Boston, Boston experienced two major injuries, interpreting the balanced philosophy of talent and adaptation.

If he stays healthy, he still has the chance to regain his peak after thirty, because the Pope God is very mature in playing style and ball merchandise, and his independent offensive ability is still there. The frame protection that integrates into the system and the three-pointers that modern big men need. Porzingis basically has skill packages.

Comprehensive personal data, team contribution, efficiency values ​​and key game performances to summarize. The author will take stock and review Kristaps Porziņģis's five outstanding seasons in the NBA for your reference and analysis. If you like this article, it’s okay to like it and encourage it.

1. 2017-2018 season (New York Knicks)

data: averaged 22.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.4 blocks per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 39.5%.

Highlight moment:

40 points in a single game (versus the Suns), 40+ for the first time in his career.

plays against the Pacers with 8 blocks in a single game, showing the dominance of the frame.

Tactical Status: Knicks' absolute core, usage rate of 28.7% (top 20 in the league),.

Regret: The torn ACL ligament of left knee in the middle of the season was reimbursed, and the Knicks finally lost 29 wins and 53 losses.

Historical significance: selected as an All-Star, strong and agile, with a rise of unicorns, and a great momentum for the new king of New York.

2. 2022-2023 season (Washington Wizards)

data: Average 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.5 blocks per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 38.5%.

Technical Transformation:

Develop low-level back-playing skills, with back-playing scores of 1.05 points per round (top 10 in the league).

Average 4.1 three-point shots per game, and its ability to open up space is upgraded.

Classic Battle:

against the Celtics scored 32 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists, and dunked Horford.

scored 41 points against the Timberwolves and scored 19 points in the final quarter to reverse the game.

Team Dilemma: The Wizards did not enter the playoffs with 35 wins and 47 losses, but their personal PER value was 23.1 at the highest in their career.

3. 2023-2024 season (Boston Celtics)

data: averaged 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 blocks per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.5%.

Role adaptation:

transformed into "space-type No. 5 position", reducing ball-holding offense, and 3-pointers from pick-and-roll are accounted for 45%.

The defensive end guardrail efficiency is third in the league, limiting the opponent's shooting percentage at the basket.

Key Value: The Celtics' offensive and defensive efficiency ranks among the top 3 in the league, and the true plus and negative value of the Wave God (+6.3) is the second in the team.

Playoff performance: Average 18.6 points against the Mavericks in the finals, G1 scored 20 points in 4 of 6 three-pointers, helping the team win the championship.

Tags: The first championship in his career, sacrificed his data ball rights, became a member of the Green Kai Wu Foreign Legion's playing style, and achieved the peak of the team.

4. 2019-2020 season (Dallas Mavericks)

data: Average 20.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.0 blocks per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 34.9%.

Tactical positioning: Doncic's deputy, pick-and-roll finishing efficiency (1.28 points/round) top level in the league.

Classic Cooperation: "Eastern European Dual-Action" with Doncic averaged 12.6 points per game, and an all-dunk dunk became a sign.

Injury Shadow: Absent from the playoffs with a right knee injury, the Mavericks lost to the Clippers in the first round, and Doncic was unable to support himself.

Controversial Point: It was criticized for "glass attribute", but the regular season WS (victory contribution value) was second in the team in 9.2.

5. 2016-2017 season (New York Knicks)

data: Average of 18.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 blocks per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 35.7%.

The peak of rookie: The potential of superstars is shown in the second grade, and famous scenes of Antetokounmpo and James are frequently shown.

Technical Highlights: Average of 2.0 blocks per game (6th in the league), becoming Nowitzki's first blocking champion European inside player.

Team chaos: The Knicks won 31 and lost 51, and the conflict between Anthony and Polygon's ball rights was made public.

Future Forecast: Selected as the Best Rookie First Team, rated as "the most promising international player in the next decade" by ESPN.

Porzingis' evolutionary trajectory

From unicorn to all-around weapons: early showing the amazing future superstars of the inside line, and later developing back-attack and support capabilities.

Injuries and transformation: Two major injuries (left knee ACL, right knee meniscus) force them to reduce ball holding and improve efficiency.

Defensive deterrence: Average of 1.8 shots in career, 7-foot-3 height + agility to build a unique frame protection system.

Psychological resilience: After experiencing high pressure on the New York media and the Mavericks questioning, the Celtics completed their redemption.