Kristaps Porzingis Issues a Stark Warning to the NBA After the Boston Celtics’ Sizzling Season Starts in 2023-2024

The Boston Celtics secured a remarkable 155-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers, and they currently hold an impressive 4-0 record for the 2023-24 season. It’s evident that Boston has made a strong start to the new campaign. Kristaps Porzingis, who is in his inaugural season with the Celtics after an offseason trade, is confident that the team will continue to improve.

Porzingis stated, “It might look really good already because we’re beating these teams easy but it’s going to get much better,” as reported by Jay King of The Athletic.

A season ago, the Celtics had aspirations of winning a championship before falling in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Miami Heat. This raised questions about their future, but Boston responded with resounding moves. They not only secured a long-term contract extension for Jaylen Brown but also brought in star players like Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. With a starting rotation led by Jayson Tatum, Brown, Porzingis, and Holiday, the Celtics now boast what could be considered the best in the NBA.

In recent years, the Celtics have grappled with uncertainty in the post, but Porzingis’s presence is helping to address this concern.

Kristaps Porzingis is making a significant impact for the Celtics

While injuries have plagued Porzingis in the past, his healthy performances have demonstrated his star-caliber talent. Originally selected by the New York Knicks in the NBA Draft, he showcased flashes of stardom during his rookie season in 2015-16. Subsequently, Porzingis played for the Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards before joining the Boston Celtics last summer.

His contributions with the Celtics have been notable. Porzingis is currently averaging just under 19 points per game, accompanied by 7.3 rebounds per contest. His presence in the post has proven pivotal, with Boston benefiting from his rim protection, as he averages 1.5 blocks per game as of the time of this report.

Although the sample size is limited to just four games for the Celtics’ new big man, it’s clear that this team has the potential to be a serious contender. The Eastern Conference has strengthened with teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers ready to challenge Boston. Nevertheless, based on Porzingis’ warning, it is the rest of the conference, and indeed the entire NBA, that should take note of this formidable squad.