Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from basketball amid health issues: 'Not where I want to be'
Kristaps Porzingis cited his ongoing health struggles in his decision to step away, as the Warriors reportedly stopped his $20 million salary payments.
Kristaps Porzingis announced he will step away from basketball to focus on his health, stating his body isn’t responding as anticipated for performance. The Golden State Warriors have reportedly ceased semimonthly payments of his $20 million salary, a move Porzingis is not disputing. He is reportedly dealing with symptoms related to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
- Kristaps Porzingis is stepping away from basketball due to ongoing health issues.
- He stated his body is not responding adequately for him to perform at his expected level.
- The Golden State Warriors have reportedly stopped paying his $20 million salary.
- Porzingis is not disputing the lack of payments, and the NBA Players’ Association has no plans to do so.
- He has not played for the Warriors this season and stepped away before training camp.
- Recurring symptoms tied to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) are reportedly affecting him.
- Porzingis previously addressed speculation about his health and debunked rumors of HIV/AIDS.
- Despite recent injury history, the Warriors signed him to a two-year, $40 million extension in the offseason.
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