Porzingis announced his retirement Porzingis announced his decision on social media. He admitted that he is not in the physical condition he would like to be in to play the game he expects of himself. "So I made the decision to put my health first and stay away from the game I love," the basketball player wrote. "In this situation, I want to show the utmost respect to the Golden State Warriors organization and work with them to find a solution that is acceptable to both parties. I am grateful to my family and loved ones for always being there for me. Thank you all so much for the support. Only onward and upward! ". Porzingis began his NBA career in 2015 with the New York Knicks, then played for the Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards. The star phase of his career began after he moved to the Boston Celtics in 2023. As part of this team in 2024, he became the first and so far the only representative of Latvia to win the NBA title. In 2025, the basketball player was transferred to the Atlanta Hawks, and this year he ended up with the Golden State Warriors. However, health problems became a serious blow to his career. During the 2024-2025 season, while Porzingis was still playing in Boston, he suffered a viral infection. After recovery, he continued to exhibit various symptoms. As a result, Kristaps was diagnosed with pot-bellied - stable orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. This condition can cause your heart rate to increase rapidly when you change your body position, such as standing up.