Matured Porzingis Is EXACTLY What Celtics Needed

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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2023
  • Is Kristaps Porzingis the missing piece the Celtics need to win the NBA title? The Latvian big man is having the most efficient season in his 9-year career and in this video, BasketNews’ Augustas Suliauskas analyzes how exactly Kristaps have done it: how maturity has helped to perform better, why he unlocks another level in Boston’s offense & an extremely interesting tactic Joe Mazzulla deploys to improve Boston’s defense with him on court.
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  • @BasketNews_com
    @BasketNews_com  5 місяців тому +26

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    • @mitchmcgregor4275
      @mitchmcgregor4275 5 місяців тому +1

      With all the crazy trades this year Boston be a sleeper super team ( not a sleeper but people don't talk enough about them). and thats coming from a Mavs fan.

  • @jimreadey4837
    @jimreadey4837 5 місяців тому +146

    Preach. He is like a fine wine, coming into his full maturity at this time. At the *perfect* time, from the Celtics perspective. I think you are absolutely correct about Tatum and Brown, and I believe KP's presence is proving to be a positive, and maturing, influence on _them._ Over time, I'm hoping we see them gradually release the self-imposed pressure they're feeling to do it all, be the hero or team alpha. Learning how to share leadership with other strong leaders is an empowering -- and potent -- skill.

    • @starvvoy
      @starvvoy 5 місяців тому

      ironically i feel like tatum needs to learn how and WHEN to THE guy. no matter what, he is the guy and he is by far the best celtic by a mile. there’s games we need him to settle down, take the game in his hands and finish it. or will his team back into the game. he struggles knowing when it’s cool to do that and when he’s being too passive

    • @jimreadey4837
      @jimreadey4837 5 місяців тому +2

      @@starvvoy I think that's a bit hyperbolic... not "by a mile." He can get his own shot any time he wants, so maybe he's the best one-on-one player, by far. But he's not the best passer, and he's turning the ball over at an all time high, this year.
      He's surrounded by _several_ NBA All Star-caliber players. Learning how to share leadership with other strong leaders is an empowering -- and potent -- skill that he's still working on.

    • @user-tc1oh2bu6f
      @user-tc1oh2bu6f 5 місяців тому

      Kp was always a perfect fit , he played on non competitive teams ( Knicks , wizards) and had something good in Dallas but each time he played he had one common problem .. 7 footers will always have shorter seasons. Dont get your hopes up as good as Boston is, Kp is not your answer.

    • @dusk6159
      @dusk6159 5 місяців тому

      He absolutely went under tremendous work and betterment. Porzingis deserves every praise, and what a contribution for the Celtics. This is what could get them to the title actually, KP and the other additions to the team recently.

  • @xitmanfrizz6176
    @xitmanfrizz6176 5 місяців тому +91

    I'm glad that KP is in a good team.. one of my favorite players !!!

  • @liquel1603
    @liquel1603 5 місяців тому +63

    With the way they play, its Boston's time for a championship.

    • @AP12820
      @AP12820 5 місяців тому +1

      Unless JB decides to not show up and flop at the crucial moments... I really hope he doesn't

  • @MrIhatethisprocess
    @MrIhatethisprocess 5 місяців тому +14

    Seems like KP and JB have developed a really nice chemistry already

  • @phantom_isle
    @phantom_isle 5 місяців тому +14

    i love watching KP. his game is just mesmerizing. a guy his size moving the way he does, and the fluidity of his shot is amazing to watch

  • @sandrutea666
    @sandrutea666 5 місяців тому +35

    great breakdown, especially the Holiday-Porzingis defensive details

  • @cullenasaro2229
    @cullenasaro2229 5 місяців тому +14

    I got to see KP at the garden the other day and I love this guy. He’s got a good attitude, seems like he gets along great with everyone, and he is just performing amazingly well for the Celtics. I really hated seeing smart go, but I know it’s for the better of the franchise. It seems like the fans here also love this guy too. Super good addition.

    • @2Good2BeTrue45
      @2Good2BeTrue45 4 місяці тому

      Smart was overrated as hell. The man always played like he was the East Coast version of Steph Curry which pissed me off cause the man missed way more threes than he ever made but those one or two clutch threes made him feel as if he was 14 for 16 from the field smfh

  • @aidanfenny2160
    @aidanfenny2160 5 місяців тому +9

    As a Boston fan, love porzingis fits right in and gives us what we didn’t get with rob will w that 3 ball

  • @user-ok5wn7jt2k
    @user-ok5wn7jt2k 5 місяців тому +9

    Btw Kristaps had the best PPG in Washington with 23

  • @Mrman8313
    @Mrman8313 5 місяців тому +5

    Porzingis should be an all star this year and is the best thing since sliced bread!!

  • @JayTeeGR
    @JayTeeGR 5 місяців тому +37

    it's the beard, it gives him new strength.😜
    A similar case is Luka with his new headband! 😜

    • @AugustasSuliauskas
      @AugustasSuliauskas 5 місяців тому +5

      Haha let's see who goes further with year - bearded KP or headband Luka

    • @denyosworld2620
      @denyosworld2620 5 місяців тому

      New Luka has mustache 👨

  • @nicks6813
    @nicks6813 5 місяців тому +13

    This trade had a flavor of an old-school Red Auerbach type of move. Underrated and undervalued, and when added to the right team, he's instantly a massively impactful player. And while I was a Smart and Timelord fan, both had major liabilities. Holiday and KP are major upgrades in both areas.

  • @nbapbaupdate8338
    @nbapbaupdate8338 5 місяців тому +12

    If Kristaps Porzingis stay healthy this season & consistent 2024 playoffs Boston big chance get #18 banner 💪💪💪

  • @johnstephens22
    @johnstephens22 5 місяців тому +20

    Porzingis is the perfect fit with Celtics. He just needs to stay healthy. Celtics can rotate Horford and Kornet to give Porzingis a little rest.

  • @frankielymon1148
    @frankielymon1148 5 місяців тому +2

    Someone do a stat check if I’m wrong but watching Celtics games it seems like kp’s signature post shot on a mismatch is our highest percentage shot

  • @cocktipus
    @cocktipus 5 місяців тому +10

    im loving Unicorn in Boston

  • @Christopher._M
    @Christopher._M 5 місяців тому +5

    He's always been great. Some people just wanted him to be something he isn't kr had expectations that are beyond him.
    And he eas injured often.
    All the way back to the nicks he was a great player.
    He's just now in a winning situation with way better players around him.

  • @sakethm9877
    @sakethm9877 5 місяців тому +13

    Great work Augustas! I initiailly mistyped the name of basketballnews as basketnews, but the high quality content and media y'all put out and the engaging feed-style and cerebral discussion along with acknowledgement of fun narratives has gotten me hooked. Y'all got me into European basketball almost singlehandedly!

  • @leagueleaders
    @leagueleaders 5 місяців тому +9

    great break down on KP!

  • @thorphoeung6057
    @thorphoeung6057 5 місяців тому +4

    KP has been better than advertised. We all know about his offensive capabilities. But his defense is what really surprised me thus far. He is great on the defensive side of the ball. He is 7' 4 with long arms and he is surprisingly strong. He has been one of the better defensive centers in the league with his blocks and limiting the drive to the hole from the opposing team. I am so glad he is on the C's. Health withstanding, the Celtics are the favorites to win the chip.

    • @ASutt23
      @ASutt23 5 місяців тому +1

      Ok- not 7”4. 7”2 w/o shoes, 7”3 with

  • @tylerriley2587
    @tylerriley2587 5 місяців тому +7

    He plays well against the Knicks he’s keeping receipts wizards and mavs didn’t use them properly. They just saw him as a stretch big

  • @Pats308
    @Pats308 5 місяців тому +3

    It’s great seeing the C like this. The team pretty much pass the ball to whoever is open, even the bench players. Reminds of the Bird Celtics.

  • @rolixzs
    @rolixzs 5 місяців тому

    Great vid, very nice job on the graphics 👌

  • @somestats8303
    @somestats8303 4 місяці тому +2

    I'm Russian and I'm happy to see fellow East/Northeast Europeans performing so well in NBA. Don't care about what specific country they're from, it's all good.

  • @pablocorde
    @pablocorde 5 місяців тому +21

    Facts, we winnin it all this year!

    • @surgiosurge
      @surgiosurge 5 місяців тому

      Xcept the nba cup 🙄

    • @AugustasSuliauskas
      @AugustasSuliauskas 5 місяців тому +1

      It's about time for Boston to make that final step! Will be interesting if offensive versatility can hold up until the finals!

    • @1andOnlyKB
      @1andOnlyKB 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@surgiosurgenobody cares about that lil bubble gum title

  • @xXYellowFlashXx
    @xXYellowFlashXx 5 місяців тому +5

    There’s a bit of a rhythm difference in the pick and pop and wide open threes, I feel like on the wide open ones he’s a bit more open and thinks more about his shot lol

    • @AugustasSuliauskas
      @AugustasSuliauskas 5 місяців тому

      That could be very well the case! Let’s see if these trends continue

  • @sqeric
    @sqeric 5 місяців тому +2

    These play off gone be epic so many teams are point . Boston giving me 07/08 vibe

  • @assibarulpan2853
    @assibarulpan2853 5 місяців тому +5

    Great video! Notice that Jrue was traded for, not signed as a free-agent.

  • @everyday_truth
    @everyday_truth 5 місяців тому +2

    he used to be the guy but then became #2 in dallas, and #2 again in washington, but he fits in perfectly as 3rd/4th option on a superteam 👻👻

    • @brentduanefoster
      @brentduanefoster 5 місяців тому +3

      He should've been the #2 in Dallas, but poor coaching kept him as nothing but perimeter decoy while Luka handled the ball. It's not surprising how someone of his skill set would a bit bothered by that, knowing he can and could have done more.

  • @denyosworld2620
    @denyosworld2620 5 місяців тому +3

    White,Holiday,Brown,Tatum,KP is the deadliest offensive and defensive lineup in the league

  • @ix69yn
    @ix69yn 5 місяців тому +2

    KP ending up in Boston (even though I hate Boston lol) is the sexiest thing I’ve seen in years. It’s like a match make in heaven now Boston gotta find out why they paying one of their guards $300M when they can’t dribble left

  • @805-Loc
    @805-Loc 5 місяців тому +7

    The Unicorn

  • @antrodcampbell5340
    @antrodcampbell5340 5 місяців тому +3

    I don't see Boston losing with a healthy starting 5

  • @tylerriley2587
    @tylerriley2587 5 місяців тому +1

    Glad to have him

  • @kasparasluzinas257
    @kasparasluzinas257 5 місяців тому +10

    I love this much!

  • @AP12820
    @AP12820 5 місяців тому +3

    He was Wemby before Wemby

  • @callumalston5755
    @callumalston5755 5 місяців тому +7

    Having a guy 7ft who shoots that well is crazy, he’s probably not good enough to be a 1 or a 2 on a championship team, but he’s definitely good enough to be a 3

    • @Wonderfield
      @Wonderfield 5 місяців тому +3

      I legit think he's the best stretch big in the league

    • @MM-jc7uv
      @MM-jc7uv 5 місяців тому

      He’s definitely good enough to be a 2, he’s all-star caliber

    • @janisernstreits8681
      @janisernstreits8681 4 місяці тому +1

      @@WonderfieldI agree

  • @janispetersons6860
    @janispetersons6860 5 місяців тому +4

    Everyone who gets away from doncic ball hogging gets way better... Jalen brunson, KP they all get to new heights without the mavs dumpling

    • @brentduanefoster
      @brentduanefoster 5 місяців тому +3

      THANK YOU!!!!!!! Luka stans REFUSE to see this!!!!

    • @beecins
      @beecins 4 місяці тому +2

      His ego head matches the size of him ... he will learn too late I'm afraid . Even though he is a good basketball player

  • @Celticsfanforever
    @Celticsfanforever 2 місяці тому +1

    ATTN ALL CELTICS FANS..
    Way back when Phil Jackson was the coach of The Knicks he was trying to trade the following plyrs for
    Porzingis...
    * Isaiah
    * Jaylen
    *3rd pk in draft (resulted in Tatum)
    *& Future picks!!!!!
    They literally laughed at Phil for such an obscene amount!!!
    Now we have the Superstars for just Marcus!!
    WHAT A DEAL

  • @tbgtabias
    @tbgtabias 5 місяців тому +1

    my favorite nba player

  • @tagg8233
    @tagg8233 4 місяці тому +2

    I wonder who would come out on top if the USA and Europe faced off with all star teams. It feels like almost every strong team in the NBA right now has a European powerhouse. Would be real interesting

  • @ThePraYz
    @ThePraYz 5 місяців тому

    my Latvian Unicorn! love our country so much

  • @brentduanefoster
    @brentduanefoster 5 місяців тому +1

    I kinda have an counter-argument about the "maturity" of KP, unless we're talking about how he approaches the game. Even then, there wasn't much that he wasn't willing to do on the floor.
    Part of that was POOR COACHING!!! Especially in Dallas. Neither Carlisle nor J. Kidd utilized KP at his full capacity, but rather, was content with simply using him as a perimeter decoy while Luka was the primary and dominant ball carrier. Knowing what he's capable of doing, it's understandable why he might have been frustrated and tried to force some things.
    Being traded to Washington was a blessing for him because he was able to play HIS game, and there was a team to who welcomed it. We see that in Boston now.
    Secondly, I'm kinda over the whole "if he can stay healthy narrative", as if he's the only player that has dealt with injury stints. From what I've seen, he's gotten past that, especially since, and this is gonna fly in the face of the belief that bigs have to be bigger and muscular, he actually LOST muscle, because, by his own admission, it was affecting his playing style.
    He's always been a great player and was never not a team player. Just wasn't in the right situations until now.

  • @diha9004
    @diha9004 5 місяців тому +1

    Bro is a glue guy😊

  • @Pavvy88
    @Pavvy88 5 місяців тому +4

    Excellent analysis again Augustas!! Porzingis seemed mature in front of cameras but obviously wasn't behind the scenes, do you think his brothers had that kind of influence on him to think that he should've been a #1 option or was that all KP??

    • @rihardsmucins8945
      @rihardsmucins8945 5 місяців тому +1

      Of course it was brothers. The older one that is. They got stupid delusional ideas in his head. And KP could not say no, because the older bro actually got him into NBA. As far as KP is concerned, he loves NYC.

    • @Pavvy88
      @Pavvy88 5 місяців тому

      @@rihardsmucins8945 sounds about right...i always thought having his big brothers with him was very helpful especially from his rookie season that kept him grounded but to influence him like skipping a meeting with Phil Jackson and then wanting to get traded sounded uncharacteristic of him

  • @ncherudolf5608
    @ncherudolf5608 5 місяців тому +3

    The video is cool finally some other Star 💫 will shine

  • @gasstationbathroominnevada
    @gasstationbathroominnevada 5 місяців тому

    As a Celtics fan, I did not know Jrue was this strong. He looks like he weighs 300 pounds all muscle out there

  • @think_again82
    @think_again82 5 місяців тому +1

    Porzingis the ex factor

  • @jonpetter8921
    @jonpetter8921 5 місяців тому +1

    It must be the beard.

  • @kevinfhaney
    @kevinfhaney 5 місяців тому +2

    KP🎉🎉🎉

  • @michaelakey8384
    @michaelakey8384 4 місяці тому

    They traded for holiday he didnt sign as a free agent like you said

  • @davyxxkbh
    @davyxxkbh 5 місяців тому +2

    What’s wrong with your hands bro 🙏🏼🫲🏻🫱🏻🙏🏼🫲🏻🫱🏻🙏🏼🫱🏻🫲🏻🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @allclassallthetime4739
    @allclassallthetime4739 5 місяців тому

    Celtics always look like media darlings but they haven't won anything yet with Tatum. They aren't even a what if at this point because they haven't even struck hot iron.

  • @Rblock777
    @Rblock777 3 місяці тому

    To say his name correctly u have to use the Spanish way of saying the letter R
    u almost had it right tho

  • @aldisamolins6875
    @aldisamolins6875 5 місяців тому

    KP LATVIA TEAM!

  • @michaelbavarian
    @michaelbavarian 5 місяців тому +1

    I like him, he will have a good stretch, he has earned it, but he will get injured at the worst moment again, like always.

    • @AugustasSuliauskas
      @AugustasSuliauskas 5 місяців тому +1

      that's the biggest fear for sure. hoping he can finally avoid that

    • @michaelbavarian
      @michaelbavarian 5 місяців тому +1

      Hopefully! @@AugustasSuliauskas

  • @franzjosef7728
    @franzjosef7728 5 місяців тому

    You have to change that haircut.

  • @WookieChewie13
    @WookieChewie13 5 місяців тому

    Championship teamS

  • @Penfold497
    @Penfold497 5 місяців тому +3

    The Celtics always make the most out of White players.

    • @beecins
      @beecins 4 місяці тому +1

      Bro it's unicorn. He has awaken again.

  • @delconagher12
    @delconagher12 5 місяців тому +2

    All the Celtics need now is to trade for the "GOAT" King Lebron Ramon James! He is the only guy that can take them to the promised land.

    • @carolcaua9745
      @carolcaua9745 5 місяців тому +2

      Goat of lose finals

    • @BaconDeli
      @BaconDeli 5 місяців тому

      why? and what? no need for him to become Celtic..it will ruined my fave team..

  • @albundy2442
    @albundy2442 5 місяців тому

    he just needed a team with 3 all stars to play winning basketball

    • @beecins
      @beecins 4 місяці тому

      Who are the 3 all stars?

  • @ic4coldmilk516
    @ic4coldmilk516 5 місяців тому

    Just w8. Soon, he will be injured. xd

  • @whitewalker3292
    @whitewalker3292 5 місяців тому

    An injury prone center?

  • @craigburnett6099
    @craigburnett6099 5 місяців тому

    Coming from Dallas I say, he will sulk like a toad when he gets his feelings hurt. He is not going to be told what to do. He would absolutely implode a team before he would be willing to be told what to do.

  • @GigaChadsAreReal
    @GigaChadsAreReal 5 місяців тому +5

    Replacing Robert Williams, a injury prone yet good defensive center for another injury prone only good on offense center. BRUH

    • @smokey_lxrd6770
      @smokey_lxrd6770 5 місяців тому +11

      @@noblejun8025He doesn’t know ball frfr🤣

    • @GigaChadsAreReal
      @GigaChadsAreReal 5 місяців тому

      @noblejun8025 of course u forgot how much of a cone he was on the mavs. Keep coping

    • @mrunkindly4577
      @mrunkindly4577 5 місяців тому

      Lmfao dumb
      He played close to 70 games last season and he's doing really well as a 4rth option this season averaging around 20 ppg and over a block per game
      Played yourself

    • @michaeln3044
      @michaeln3044 5 місяців тому +16

      God this comment is so bad

    • @atlast7928
      @atlast7928 5 місяців тому +2

      Lmaooooooooo