Who Is Kristaps Porzingis? 5 Facts About Knicks' 1st-Round Pick
It'll take time -- perhaps years -- before we can call the selection a home run or an air ball. Here's what we know right know about the Latvian mystery man.
www.cbsnews.comKristaps Porziņģis is commonly listed at 7 feet 2 inches (about 2.18 meters) tall, though some measurements have him at or near 7'3" without shoes. His official NBA profile lists 7-2, while draft-era measurements sometimes showed slightly different numbers.[3][6]
Key points:
- Height listings vary slightly by source and measurement method (with/without shoes).[3]
- Wingspan is exceptionally long for his height, often cited around 7'6" (about 2.29 m), sometimes reported at 7'3.75" by ESPN Sports Science, which contributes to his defensive profile.[1][5]
- For current roster context, Porziņģis has been listed with the Boston Celtics and previously with the Knicks and Mavericks, with height consistently shown around 7-2 on official profiles.[5][1]
If you want, I can pull the most recent official listing from his current team’s site or NBA profile and summarize any updates.