Brad Stevens talks about Kristaps Porzingis’ injury

Boston Celtics Last season, he finally got to be the hero of the series NBA after several years of hitting the post. And this despite the fact that the franchise could hardly count on a Kristaps Porzingis that he was injured again in the finals, and will be out until the end of December. As for Latvia, Brad Stevensthe team’s operations president spoke recently.

In a recent interview with The Boston GlobeBrad Stevens shared an update on Porzingis’ health status. While the information is reassuring, Stevens emphasized the need for patience as the player fully recovers from the ankle injury he suffered during the 2024 NBA playoffs.

“He’s in Latvia. He’s starting to do more and more,” explained Stevens, noting that Porzingis has been going through a rehabilitation program in his native country. “He was in a boot for a while, but everything shows that he is progressing well and that he is on the right path. But he is gone for a long time.”

Kristaps Porzingis’ road to recovery

Porzingis’ injury, which occurred in the first round of the 2024 playoffs, was a severe blow to both the player and the Celtics. At a time when expectations were high for the team to advance in the postseason, losing one of its pillars was a big challenge. However, despite the severity of the injury, Porzingis showed remarkable resilience, returning to participate in Games 1, 2 and 5 of the NBA Finals.

After the Finals, Porzingis underwent surgery on his injured ankle. Doctors estimated a recovery time of between five and six months, which meant that the Latvian would be sidelined until the end of 2024. During this time, the Celtics medical team has closely monitored the re- animation, which works closely with experts in Latvia.