The Kristaps Porziņģis saga has followed the Golden State Warriors around since the very first day of training camp. And while it seems like it will stay in the news cycle for quite a while, on Friday it took another…
Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis announced on social media that he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health. In his official statement, the one-time All-Star explained that his body did not respond as anticipated during preparation for the season, leaving him unable to perform at his expected level.
Porziņģis expressed a desire to work with the Warriors to find an amicable resolution. Golden State had reportedly withheld payments toward his $20 million salary without contest, and keeping him technically active allows the team to potentially trade his expiring contract before his formal retirement.
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