Kristaps Porziņģis
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Porziņģis' career is a story of resilience and rare talent. He was the first Latvian ever selected to an NBA All-Star Game, and his unique blend of size and skill made him a prototype for the modern big man. Winning an NBA championship with the Celtics in 2024, playing through a serious leg injury, cemented his legacy as a warrior. He holds the record for most points scored by a Latvian in an NBA game (43 points).
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Order of the Three Stars (4th Class)
Awarded for contributions to Latvian sports and NBA championship win.
Key to the City of Liepāja
Received after winning the NBA title.
Guinness World Record
Most points scored by a Latvian in an NBA game (43 points).
Rankings & Lists
ESPN Top 100 NBA Players
ESPN Top 100 NBA Players
Bleacher Report Best NBA Players Under 25
Magazine Covers
SLAM Magazine
2016
The Unicorn: Kristaps Porziņģis
Sports Illustrated
2018
The Future of the Knicks
ESPN The Magazine
2019
The Latvian Dream
GQ (Latvia)
2023
Records & Feats
First Latvian NBA All-Star
Became the first player from Latvia selected to the NBA All-Star Game in 2018.
Most points scored by a Latvian in an NBA game
Scored 43 points in a game in 2018, a record for a Latvian player.
Youngest EuroCup Rising Star winner
Won the EuroCup Rising Star award at age 19, the youngest ever.