Steve Kerr made a “stupid mistake” regarding Kristaps Porzingis’ health
Now ten days have passed, that is, four matches Kristaps Porzingis he didn’t play with them anymore Warriors. Officially, it is due to “sickness” and Steve Kerr he struggles to explain what exactly it is.
« I can’t really say more about it » declared coach from Golden Stateon the sidelines of welcoming the Lakers on Saturday. ” This is a medical problem that is beyond my expertise and I cannot explain anything. But he is sick, he will not play and we will follow him. »
It is assumed that Kristaps Porzingis’ absence is still related to this postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POST) which makes his life difficult from last season. We thought he was behind it, hence the recent trade between the Warriors and the Hawks, except that doesn’t appear to be the case.
It’s been going on for almost a year…
Friday, Steve Kerr clearly implied that the Latvian did not actually suffer from the disease, despite the Celtics doctor’s initial diagnosis: ” I read about this STOP and called (Hawks GM) Onsi Saleh. He is a good friend of mine, so I asked him if this STOP story was true. He told me that in reality it is not a STOP. False information was circulating. »
A day after this statement on the radio, the “Dubs” coach withdrew…
« It was a stupid mistake to talk about something I’m not qualified to do » admitted Steve Kerr, because Kristaps Porzingis himself who have indicated that they are affected by this problem. ” Even trying to discuss the diagnosis was wrong on my part. I have to leave that to the professionals. »
Limited to just one game with the WarriorsKristaps Porzingis has been affected by this mysterious STOP for nearly a year and, after Boston and then Atlanta, it is his adventure with Golden State that has been affected.
| Kristaps Porzingis | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2015-16 | NI | 72 | 28:26 | 42.1 | 33.3 | 83.8 | 1.8 | 5.5 | 7.3 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 14.3 |
| 2016-17 | NI | 66 | 33:15 | 45.0 | 35.7 | 78.6 | 1.7 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 18.1 |
| 2017-18 | NI | 48 | 32:21 | 43.9 | 39.5 | 79.3 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 22.7 |
| 2019-20 | DAL | 57 | 31:49 | 42.7 | 35.2 | 79.9 | 1.8 | 7.7 | 9.5 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 20.4 |
| 2020-21 | DAL | 43 | 30:52 | 47.6 | 37.6 | 85.5 | 1.9 | 7.0 | 8.9 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 20.1 |
| 2021-22 | DAL | 34 | 29:28 | 45.1 | 28.3 | 86.5 | 1.9 | 5.8 | 7.7 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 19.2 |
| 2021-22 | YOU | 17 | 28:11 | 47.5 | 36.7 | 87.1 | 2.2 | 6.6 | 8.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 22.1 |
| 2022-23 | YOU | 65 | 32:37 | 49.8 | 38.5 | 85.1 | 1.8 | 6.6 | 8.4 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 23.2 |
| 2023-24 | BOS | 57 | 29:39 | 51.6 | 37.5 | 85.8 | 1.7 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 20.1 |
| 2024-25 | BOS | 42 | 28:49 | 48.3 | 41.2 | 80.9 | 1.6 | 5.1 | 6.8 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 19.5 |
| 2025-26 | ATL | 17 | 24:18 | 45.7 | 36.0 | 84.0 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 17.1 |
| 2025-26 | GS | 1 | 17:00 | 55.6 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 12.0 | |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2026-03-01 08:34:00
