Porzingis, back from illness, says he 'will be healthy now'

"I felt like my body is coming back to what it needs to be. One workout (prior to the game) and felt pretty decent. I believe I will be healthy now. This is what I really feel. Not to sell anything because I've been in and out, out again. But this time I really feel this is it."

"After contracting a virus late last February, Celtics doctors diagnosed Porzingis with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), an autonomic condition that can dramatically increase heart rate and cause dizziness and fatigue. Porzingis has been pretty private about his struggle, even declining to get into much detail again on Saturday night, but it continues to disrupt his career."

"The Warriors acquired Porzingis via trade from the Atlanta Hawks on Feb. 4. He stayed in San Francisco during the All-Star break readying for a debut on Feb. 19. He played 17 minutes that night against the Boston Celtics and declared himself ready for a heavier workload."

Kristaps Porzingis made his second appearance with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, contributing nine points, five rebounds, five assists, and one block over 23 minutes in a 104-97 loss. After being acquired from the Atlanta Hawks on February 4, Porzingis debuted on February 19 but subsequently missed six games due to illness. He has been managing postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), an autonomic condition diagnosed by Celtics doctors that causes increased heart rate, dizziness, and fatigue. Porzingis expressed confidence in his recovery, stating his body is returning to proper condition, though he acknowledged his ongoing health struggles have disrupted his career throughout the season.

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