Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis has decided to forgo playing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup for his native Latvia following a case of plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Porzingis, who has suffered several major injuries since joining the NBA as the No. 4 pick of the 2015 draft, hoped to represent his country at the tournament.
Instead, he will spend the next few weeks rehabilitating his injured foot. Porzingis shared his disappointment on Twitter shortly after the news was announced. The Celtics issued a statement Wednesday regarding the injury, echoing previous reports suggesting it was minor in scope.
