Kristaps Porzingis Commends Warriors’ Rick Celebrini for Exceptional Work
The Golden State Warriors accepted a calculated risk when they acquired Kristaps Porzingis at the trade deadline. His talent is clear, but availability has been a concern in recent years.
Working with Rick Celebrini
Porzingis praised Warriors lead physiotherapist Rick Celebrini after Wednesday’s 109-106 victory over the Nets. He commended Celebrini’s methods and called his work exceptional.
He declined to detail the treatment plan. Still, Porzingis said he feels confident in the team’s medical staff.
Availability and recent minutes
Injury and illness have limited Porzingis in prior seasons. He has played fewer than 58 games in six of the past eight campaigns.
This season he has appeared in 26 games total. He played 17 games with the Hawks and nine with the Warriors. He has taken part in eight of Golden State’s last 11 contests.
Season production
Porzingis has shown efficient scoring and rim protection in limited minutes. His per-game numbers reflect his current role off the bench.
| Stat | Per Game / Rate |
|---|---|
| Points | 16.7 |
| Rebounds | 4.8 |
| Assists | 2.7 |
| Blocks | 1.4 |
| Minutes | 23.5 |
| Field goal% | 44.4% |
| 3-point% | 33.3% |
| Free throw% | 83.5% |
Contract outlook
With free agency approaching, health matters most for Porzingis’ market. Extended availability could influence extension talks and contract structure.
Comfort with Celebrini may factor into negotiations. A team-friendly deal could follow continued availability and solid play.
Filmogaz.com will monitor Porzingis’ progress and the Warriors’ medical updates. Early signs point to improvement, but the sample size remains small.
