Star big man Kristaps Porzingis embraces what it means to play for the Boston Celtics
Star big man Kristaps Porzingis embraces what it means to play for the Boston Celtics
Star big man Kristaps Porzingis embraces what it means to play for the Boston Celtics, and fans of the team have connected with him quickly because of it. Some players spend years suiting up for the Celtics, and never connect with the Boston faithful in the same sort of way the Latvian center has already managed to in just his second season with the team (and with a fair amount of that time sidelined with injury, while we are at it).
Cohost of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, Cameron Tabatabaie, recently had the opportunity to sit down with KP to talk about that special connection he has with the crowd, the push for Banner 19, and a lot more. The rest of the crew gets into what the postseason landscape is shaping up to look like, and what Boston might do with their 15th roster spot.
Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say!
If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.
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