The Boston Celtics need to manage the workload of star big man acquisition Kristaps Porzingis over the course of the 2023-24 NBA season and consider how they will manage his playing time for the campaign to maximize his overall contribution to the team in light of the injury that is keeping the Latvian center out of 2023 FIBA World Cup play.
While plantar fasciitis is manageable, it’s not something that completely heals, potentially affecting his performance in the future as well. However, it’s worth noting that discovering the issue before the season is beneficial for his long-term health. The goal remains winning a championship with Porzingis having required a serious shake-up of the team’s core to bring on.
Should the Boston Celtics be worried about Porzingis’ health?
The hosts of the CLNS Media “Celtics Beat” podcast were recently joined by guest Brian Barrett of the “Off the Pike” podcast; take a look at the clip embedded above to hear their thoughts on the Unicorn’s health.
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