Kristaps Porziņģis has reached a decision about his basketball future.
The 31-year-old released a statement via his social media on Friday that clarified what his future holds after he has been away from the Warriors while navigating health issues.
“This season I was really looking forward to running it with this group, but as I ramped up, my body didn’t respond the way I anticipated,” Porziņģis wrote in a post to his X account on Friday.
“I’m doing good, but I know what it takes, and I’m not where I want to be to perform at the level that I expect from myself. At this point, I’ve made the decision to prioritize my health and step away from the game I love,” his post continued.
“In this situation, I want to show the utmost respect for the Golden State Warriors and work with them to find a solution that makes sense. I’m thankful to my family and close ones for always being there. Much appreciation to all of you for the support.
“Onwards and upwards. — Kristaps Porzingis,” it concluded.
Porziņģis posted it to his X account with the caption, “🙏🏼”.
It will be interesting to see what the next steps are for Porziņģis as he navigates this crossroads in his life.
