The great man of the Celtics Kristaps Porzingis announced that he was dealing with a mysterious 'viral illness' while remained out of play on Monday.
Porzingis has not played since February 26, and has been out of the last six games, including Boston's victory over Utah on Monday.
The team He listed it How to be out with a 'non -chemical' disease before the game, and Porzingis went to social networks after warning to update fans about their situation.
“I have been dealing with some viral diseases that we have not yet been able to identify completely,” He said in x.
I am recovering and improving. But I keep working back to the full (strength) to help this team. Thanks for the support and I hope a healthy return soon, 'he concluded, since he included an emoji of the prayer hands and the emoji of the green heart.
The Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla did not offer many details about the disease, but spoke of it after the game.
Kristaps Porzingis told fans on Monday night he was fighting against an unknown viral disease
Porzingis, seen last year, has not played since February 26, losing the last six games for Boston
'Just making sure it is safe, you can still enter and be close to the boys the best you can. And try to stay in the best possible way ' He said to journalists. 'He has been on the court. Then he is doing what he can return.
There has been no schedule for the return of Porzingis.
Clns reporter Noa Dalzell He said Porzingis was briefly in the locker room before the game, and could be heard leaving the cough out.
The 29 -year -old Latvian also went through heating on Saturday, has been reported.
In addition to his current illness, Porzingis has fought with his availability during this season, since he lost the beginning of the year with a leg injury.
He sat the first month of the season before making his debut 2024-25 and has played only 32 of the 65 games of the Celtics so far.
Boston will hope to have Porzingis, its third highest, healthy average scorer for the playoffs, since the team seeks to defend its NBA title.
He is averaging 18.9 points and 6.8 rebounds this season while shooting 40.3 percent from the range of three points.