""I still don't have an exact answer," Porzingis said at the Hawks' Media Day earlier this month. "They had some sort of explanation for it, but it was lingering. That was the toughest part. It was kind of like, I still felt it. Some days I was okay, energy was good. Some days, boom, I had a crash. And I'm glad it's done now. I'm glad it's gone now.""
""Maybe it was just my system. Maybe I just needed a reset during the summer. Took some time off, and I haven't felt it since. Even with the national team, I felt fantastic in all the preparation. It did take me a little bit longer to get in good shape with the national team. So I was really happy I had this summer.""
Kristaps Porzingis joined the Celtics before 2023-24 and helped the team win its 18th championship. His two-year run in Boston ended poorly after a lingering illness forced him to miss eight straight March games and reappeared during the playoffs, reducing his strength and stamina. Over 11 postseason games he averaged 20.9 minutes, 7.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks while shooting 31.6 percent overall and 15.4 percent from three. The unresolved illness hampered both player and team, contributing to a second-round loss to the New York Knicks. Doctors later diagnosed him with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
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