Former Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis finds himself in an unflattering spot this week.
A new ranking from Bleacher Report of the NBA’s most overrated players placed the big man fourth overall, just behind Draymond Green, Anthony Davis, and Zach LaVine. The former Celtic now suits up for the Golden State Warriors after a midseason trade from the Atlanta Hawks.
Porzingis has battled injuries throughout his career, averaging only 45.4 healthy games over the last eight seasons entering 2025-26. This year has proved no different: he appeared in just 17 games for Atlanta before the deal and only five since November. He is currently sidelined again, this time with left Achilles tendinitis.
Even when healthy, the numbers have declined. Porzingis is posting 17.1 points per game this season (his lowest mark since his rookie season) along with 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. His three-point shooting sits at 36.0 percent, also below his career average.
The Warriors surrendered Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to acquire KP at the trade deadline, a price that many fans deemed steep given his availability and output.
Celtics fans remember Porzingis’ time in Boston fondly for stretches of rim protection and spacing, yet injuries consistently limited his impact. Seeing him struggle in a new uniform only reinforces the conversation around durability and value at his salary level ($30.7 million this season).
The ranking arrives at a tough moment for Porzingis and the Warriors, who are already without Jimmy Butler for the year.
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