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.
TL;DR
- 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.