Kristaps Porzingis’ Personal Life, Siblings, Parents,Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History
Parents:
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- Kristaps Porziņģis was born on August 2, 1995, in Liepāja, Latvia.
- His parents, Talis and Ingrīda Porziņģis, both have a background in basketball.
- Talis, his father, played semi-professional basketball before transitioning into his profession as a bus driver.
- Ingrīda, his mother, was a former center who played on the Latvia women’s youth national basketball team. She stands at 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm).
- Both parents have also shown unwavering support throughout Kristaps’s upbringing.
Siblings:
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- Kristaps has two brothers:
- Jānis Porziņģis, who played professionally in Europe and acted as Kristaps’s mentor during his upbringing.
- Mārtiņš Porziņģis.
- Kristaps has two brothers:
Girlfriend:
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- Kristaps Porziņģis is currently in a relationship with Laura Vizla.
- Laura, born on February 2, 1998, in Riga, Latvia, is a cheerleader, social media influencer, and also former rhythmic gymnast.
- The couple made their relationship official via Instagram in September 2021.
- The couple met during a Spanish party in Ibiza in the summer of 2019 and have been together since then.
- Laura initially pursued studies in music but later shifted her focus to dance and embarked on a career in cheerleading.
- She spent four years learning rhythmic gymnastics before transitioning to cheerleading.
- Laura is a social media influencer with nearly 40K followers on Instagram.
Personal Life
Kristaps Porziņģis was born on August 2, 1995, in Liepāja, Latvia. His father, Talis Porziņģis, was a professional basketball player, which influenced Kristaps’s love for the game from an early age. He joined the youth academy of BK Liepājas Lauvas, where his talent quickly caught the attention of scouts. At the age of 15, Porziņģis moved to Spain to pursue his basketball career. He also joined the youth team of Sevilla Baloncesto and began making waves in the Spanish basketball scene. In 2015, Porziņģis declared for the NBA Draft but continued playing in Europe.
Career
He played for Cajasol Sevilla (formerly Sevilla Baloncesto) in the EuroLeague, showcasing his versatility as a tall forward who could shoot from beyond the arc and protect the rim.
His performances earned him the EuroCup Basketball Rising Star award in 2015. In the 2015 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks selected Porziņģis as the fourth overall pick. Fans and media dubbed him “The Unicorn” due to his rare combination of size, shooting ability, and agility.
Porziņģis played for the Knicks from 2015 to 2019. He became a fan favorite, averaging double-digit points and rebounds per game. His shot-blocking ability and also offensive skills made him a force to be reckoned with. In January 2019, Porziņģis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Paired with Luka Dončić, he formed a dynamic duo that promised a bright future for the team.
