Kristaps Porzingis Expects to PLAY in Game 1 of NBA Finals| Celtics Practice Interview

[@ahsanulhaque6870]

KP is ready i can tell by his smile. You can tell he was instructed not to say much about his injury because the team wants their opponents to think otherwise. Its a technique that is literally used in all sports. Cant wait to see him on the court!

[@therealdarrell282]

Celtics are playing it smart. Keep the Mavs on their toes. Say little to nothing.

[@woo_shynen8805]

Exactly and people still saying they worried abt him.

[@ws9322]

These are professional athletes brother mavs are gonna be ready with or without him on the floor they already have it in the back of their head that he's potentially returning

[@ahsanulhaque6870]

@@ws9322 100% i agree. Its more of psychological thing. I am sure they are preparing regardless of whether he's in or out, but it will always be in the back of their minds. Because defensively he's a huge threat to the Mavs.

[@therealdarrell282]

@@ws9322 Mavs are going to lose this series. Getting to the Finals and losing is acceptable for the Mavs franchise. Mavs for sure are not going back to the Finals in 2025.

[@chemicalhap]

Yeah hes 100%. No one smiles that much if they arent excited about coming back.

[@tylerriley2587]

🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@crob949]

He isn’t 100 percent but hopefully he is healthy enough to be a factor

[@beardedsquirtle1927]

@@crob949you must work for the Celtics staff 😂

[@Lena-ks5ni]

He looks unsure and pretty uncoutfortable, but I'm pleasently surprised with his disency about Mavs.

[@tylerriley2587]

@@Lena-ks5ni he’s not saying much do you want to keep the opposing team guessing on their toes

[@CalebStonge]

I’ve loved this dude in the league for so long so much fun to watch I can’t belive he’s on my team in the finals now

[@Nextweekdave]

They don’t usually talk unless they are playing!!! Let’s go!! 🍀

[@DarkSkinDrake]

KP

[@chumaifezue4896]

Let's rock KP, need you for this final stretch. 😤😤☘️💯

[@TheHaagendazs0]

Exactly

[@corpr8dystopia778]

Brad Steven’s behind the curtain coughing every time KP starts saying a little too much and he pivots 😂

[@declanpatrickmacmanus5416]

Love that final answer...he's focused.

[@AidanS99]

The staff probably told him not to make any promises. But he looks pretty excited. He’s gonna be back.

[@JB-sv5pr]

Celtics are milking it

[@tylerriley2587]

@@JB-sv5pr🙏🏿

[@tinobrown1780]

“Are you running pain free?” Longest pause in the history of conversational pauses “Yes”

[@isaahwilder2346]

Paused like he was on the news😂😂

[@andrefuller4698]

That pause give uncertainty so it’s all about mind games

[@ballin1394]

his response will affect the casino odds.

[@TopGunZero]

If he can even be remotely what he was for us before his injury, we're going to win this series. We need him to be aggressive. It's really unfortunate that he got hurt and missed most of the playoffs, but that's all in the past now, only thing we can do is go out and win this thing.

[@J-Hue]

He definitely is a game changer, if he's fully healthy and can find a rhythm in the short time he'll have to do it. I wonder if they might want to bring him off the bench for the first game or two so they don't disrupt the chemistry of the starting group while he finds his rhythm. But, we'll see how it goes.

[@zenitsuthunder3946]

off setting Gafford and Lively is his main role. His prescence and size and extra scoring

[@ericcole3917]

Let's kick the shit out of them Mavs. Sick of everybody talking. Celtics let's gooooooooooo!!!

[@DreMac82]

That’s the most annoying this is all of the shit talking about the Celtics run to the finals, Luka and Kyrie being better than JT and JB, Jaylen has no left hand, JT doesn’t shine in big moments, Celtics are chokers. Blah blah blah. It’s annoying af.

[@VodkaUSMC]

​You think it's worst now? The discourse around this team will get a lot worse if they choke this again. I honestly don't think I'll be able to watch anymore. It's gonna get toxic. ​@@DreMac82

[@M.Đ-z4u]

​@@DreMac82 Luka and kyrie didn't too until this year😂

[@Scotty2413]

@@DreMac82bruh Celtics are massive favourites what are you talking about.

[@yummyfunnybunny5167]

​@@Scotty2413 he's not talking about Vegas odds. He's talking about the hate narrative. But when it comes to the celtics, you're either a Celtics fan or you're not rooting for them so it is what it is.

[@ApeManULTRA]

This dude has the best attitude and grounded outlook. I appreciate you, KP! Thank you! And thank you to all of the Celtics players and whole organization, really! Thank you!!! This is a most excellent season! ☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘

[@_madpanda]

Porzingis for three....BANG!! Lob to KP!! Brown to KP! We gonna hear these again! Let's go!!

[@mt_2330]

Trying to hide his excitement knowing he’s full go..😂

[@tylerriley2587]

Keep the opposing team guessing

[@briangarcia2358]

♟️ chess move for sure.. 👍🏽

[@tylerriley2587]

@@briangarcia2358 👍🤞

[@josephsantiago4273]

2:07 2:07

[@AJ-zy9jf]

@@tylerriley2587yea really hard to guess lmfao Dude is obviously playing.

[@valentinorensosky4880]

That smile makes me feel like 👍🏽 we got something special going on 😂

[@thisissammis]

I missed this overly joyous disposition. glad to have him back!

[@gotone2513]

It’s so OBVIOUS that the Celtics organization instructed KP to keep everything about his status to a minimum. He was already ready to play game 4 but we were already up in that series. The less the opponent knows, the less they can game plan for him lol. He’s fine.

[@ericplnc1]

You really think the Mavs don’t expect KP to be at or near 100%?

[@littleface]

Now they do 😆 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@gotone2513]

@@ericplnc1 100 or not.. min restrictions & conditioning haven’t been elaborated on.

[@ericplnc1]

@@gotone2513cmon bro. These guys know he’s starting and playing at or near his regular mins.

[@ericplnc1]

@@gotone2513 the Mavs have had a week to prepare for every scenario with or without KP. How dumb do you think these franchises are?

[@DrPhuelgoud3]

He’s sooo happy

[@locnguyen9856]

Well spoken, first time hearing him speak big surprise. Good luck big men.

[@Mist_R]

Yeah he's not 100% but good enough to play. Hopefully I'm wrong and that he's very close to 100%. I wish him to become healthy and not further hurt his self. One thing is for sure and that's he's excited to play in the Finals.

[@woo_shynen8805]

He is 100%, u can tell.

[@hotlineblingisagoodsong]

Big kp fan I see the mavs haters saying he can’t post guards 🤣 get that ring 💍

[@jordandowery4226]

Nah us mavs fans don’t hate KP like yall bitter Celtics fans hate Kyrie

[@tylerriley2587]

And bandwagons

[@Snoopydad]

@@jordandowery4226 May didn't give you the reasons that Irving did for us.

[@hotlineblingisagoodsong]

@@Snoopydad man step on the logo kp just mad he had to spot up

[@ItsCashin]

@@jordandowery4226If Luka promised the city of Dallas he would re-sign, then proceeded to throw a playoff series and leave, and then call your fan base racist you would have some animosity as well.

[@t.x1408]

Latvia with you ❤️

[@oaboxer]

Big man is doing it for EU. God speed.

[@D.A.P_100]

In the words of Vicked witch Nuland "f.... EU"

[@nickstah9184]

Can’t wait for him to ball out. His presence alive will get the Jays going and open driving lanes for him cause of KPs spacing

[@txboy051]

Y’all don’t know him the way Mavs fans do lol he gonna let yall down at the perfect moment

[@nickstah9184]

@@txboy051 keep coping LOL. He let fall down cause he sabotaged ur team cause he didn’t wanna be there, he’s expressed many times that he wants to be here. When he’s locked in he’s an unstoppable force and he’s gonna absolutely dominate Lively and Gafford all series LMFAO. And he will never let us down cause the alternate option would be to give Horford 40 minutes which he can’t sustain for an entire series and if the series went beyond 5 games he would be absolutely useless. Porzingis being back takes the load off of Horford so porzingis being back would never hurt us or “let us down at the perfect moment”. But keep coping, the Celtics are gonna win in 5 games and the fact that you delusional Mavs fans think your team actually has a remote chance at winning this series is laughable and it will make it much sweeter when we do win cause we know the fans on the opposite side genuinely thought they had a chance at winning this series.

[@FG011]

@@txboy051i think it's more of the opposite, you guys havent seen him in years and think he's the same player washington kp was already miles better than the version of kp you had in dallas, and he's only getting better

[@Chris_Stanley007]

KP is the key to the series. I honestly think the C's could win w/out him, but with him... I say C's in 5 or 6.

[@nickstah9184]

@@txboy051 he let you down cause he was sabotaging your team cause he didn’t want to play with that ball HOg he legit said that in JJ reddick da podcast LMFAO. Cope harder he’s gonna annihilate your team and will be the reason u lose LMFAO. And he won’t let us down cause the alternate option will be to give Horford 40 mins and that’s too much for him so we would lose without porzingis anyways. Porzingis is gonna actually be the reason we win the series LMFAO cope harder. C’s in 5

[@eman472]

He's back!

[@Jan7kowa11]

Big big fan of this guy. Glad to see KP happy and so ready 💯🍀

[@Robin-xt7yo]

Love this Latvian 🦄

[@stephyfra1243]

Only person I'll put my phone full screen for. Also I think he's been ready to play for awhile judging by his smiles 😭

[@slytoe44]

The Big homie 😎 🦄

[@laney423]

“and your relationship w luka” smile faded instantly 😭 yeah banner 18 getting hung

[@M.Đ-z4u]

Stupid question from the American media😂.like always

[@looptee4335]

That question was so dumb lmaoo😂

[@laney423]

@@M.Đ-z4u the worst

[@rob_008_4]

Can’t wait for pookiezingis to come back and do his thing 😋

[@RGATX]

KP’s Poker Face is great 😂😉

[@conorgoldie5146]

His face says he is 110% he like i got new moves new plays i am better than ever 😂

[@djqstorm1018]

LETS GO TAKE THAT CHIP BOSTON 🍀

[@BoBo-tw6zq]

LFG!! Celtics vs the world!!

[@jordandowery4226]

No the world have yall favored to win

[@l-russki-l]

​@@jordandowery4226 He means everyone wants the Celtics to lose. Celtics are always hated.

[@jordandowery4226]

@@l-russki-l because yall fans are racist or entitled haters

[@riyadazad7220]

@@jordandowery4226KEEP PULLING THE RACE AND VICTIM CARD AND GENERALIZING AN ENTIRE FANBASE🤡DID YOU KNOW KYRIE IS AN ANTI SEMETIC FLAT EARTHER

[@FizzSix]

I think we’ll see him game 1 - but I would caution playing him too much. 15-20 mins should be the target. Ramp it up if he responds well to that.

[@CalebStonge]

I seriously think we’re screwed if we have Al playing defense more than kp

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

Nice little ice breaker moment at the start, it had me laughing. Lets go!!! KP, we need you.

[@mus31]

Lets go KP🦄

[@cjh7234]

He should have never smirked ,he should have said "yep lets get to game one " with force in his voice . Hope my celtics can do this!

[@kevinlakeman5043]

That instills a rather middling degree of confidence. Sounds 100% uncertain.

[@805-Loc]

The Unicorn Lets Go

[@GG22999]

Porzingis is the man my mvp pls dominate the game

[@Beantown-ww1cr]

KP 💪 ☘️☘️💪

[@jayy88]

Just my opinion I think he could have played last week. He’s ready

[@dillonbuckley4618]

I think so also but they didn’t need him and decided to give him extra time, smart move

[@9thcup361]

If he makes 3 rebounds per game. The Celtics are good. We can't expect much from KP he is still recovering from injury. Just his presence on the floor will make a huge difference.

[@swagdaddy9930]

Bro ain’t ready

[@GlueGuy20]

I still hate the way Dallas utilized you. They left you standing in the corner while your running mate dribbles the whole possession. 🤦 KP revenge tour loading...😈

[@garydalegimotea7834]

15 minutes per game for KP, it is the duty of the team to peak in the finals....the ultimate level of physical condition, to achieve the team goal. Egos are set aside for the best interest of the group.

[@gena4ka]

Leeeets gooo KP!

[@jamaldee2355]

KP come on back baby!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

When smiling like that, I think he’s just trying to play mind games with Dallas. He knows how they think over there.

[@chewy98ta28]

They'll probably go with 60/40 Horford/Porzingis at the start of the series and get it up to 60/40 Porzingis/Horford as the series goes on. Dallas would have a good shot if the Celtics are short Porzingis but with him getting solid minutes at the minimum I think Dallas loses in 5 or 6 games. They'll be better if whoever is covering Luka and Kyrie can stay with them one on one while Porzingis is on the alert for the lobs to Lively and Gafford. One or two good offensive games from Porzingis will make it a shorter series. Dallas's best shot is for Luka to get guys in foul trouble and we all know the NBA is fixed like that so expect Adam Silver to get on the phone with the refs and make sure they extend the series to 6 games if possible. That dude is slimey.

[@TOXIC_TAKES]

How's he gonna guard the pick and roll? Trap or drop??

[@Noob_Guy2k]

Him smiling like that makes me feel good

[@asdf66981]

Gay

[@playcost]

10:00 what was that about?

[@kimtieka5645]

Hes back for sure but i feel 20 minutes might be his max win or lose for game 1.

[@dropshot3113]

There's no bad blood between KP and the Mavs. He was just not very useful there. As a Mavs fan, I hope KP stays healthy, and plays. May the better team win. Hope the games will be exciting just as that one Slovenia - Latvia EC quarterfinal.

[@GlueGuy20]

Well as a "Mavs fan" you should know that he wasn't utilized the right way there. How can you be you "useful" if they just let you stand in the corner while your point guard is dribbling for 23 seconds? 🤦I'm assuming you're more of a Luka fan 😂😂😂 Look what he's done with Boston. And Brunson with the Knicks. They were able to maximize themselves without Luka. Luka's game held them from their full potential.

[@waymanquinn3084]

Porzingis has a chip on his shoulder against Luka . KP will bring his A game. The bell has been rang they are ready for Dallas. Defense wins championship. Let’s go Celtics!

[@proscuitt]

mavs in 6

[@steefc84]

KP KP KP KP Lets fucking goooooo Celtics

[@judahmourneth3211]

If he’s playing, I have Boston in 5

[@andyandyandandy9]

If he's playing I got mavs in 6

[@judahmourneth3211]

@@andyandyandandy9 yeah, good luck with that

[@TOXIC_TAKES]

​@@andyandyandandy9Fans don't even realize, against this specific Dallas team, he's gonna be a huge liability being out there. They're better off without him. .

[@sixtrumpetwarnings]

@@TOXIC_TAKES they already beat mavs without him and WITH HIM!!!

[@WLJ1287]

@@TOXIC_TAKESwe’ll see

[@SBMPLYMA]

Love you

[@BrianR883]

I fugured he was going to try and play but i think hes actually ready now

[@gregexplorer8901]

he looks happier than in Dallas

[@RickyBeePhenomenal]

Celtics are going to dominate in this series

[@Andy-bk4zr]

Tingus Pingus its time to win a chip !

[@blacklyfe5543]

I forgot he used to play for Dallas

[@nsp74]

let's go KP

[@omahafold]

Luka is the Strongest Beast in the NBA History. He is 25 y/o Don't shake, it will be over in quickly. No worries, it's just a game. Breathe 🐐

[@A3Xzombies]

He ain’t tryna let the opponent know that he’s playing

[@Velveteenvision]

They’re expecting him to play though. Everyone is

[@beebilbo59]

It’s on the way 🏆. ITS ON THE MOTHA FUCKIN WAY 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@hosealdo7563]

KP mauc tikai po... par visiem un visu kā tu saki: who cares? Mēs atkal turēsim īkšķus, lai tev viss labi! Šis ir tavs laiks!🤞✊👍🇱🇻☘

[@tylerriley2587]

Porzingis is not going to reveal his health to the media that’s personal

[@nikhiltrivedi8126]

This was not encouraging as a Celtics fan. I hope what y’all are saying about the organization instructing him to keep quiet is true 🙏🏽

[@jbhibi]

Lets get this championship !

[@DarkSkinDrake]

green machine

[@aceagain7483]

"Never show your hand" im injured until the ball toss of game 1!

[@soxxel12]

If he plays in the finals without further injury does anyone know his intentions for the Latvian team at the Olympics? I know what a privilege it is to play for your country but he really could benefit from resting this very short offseason.

[@TopGunZero]

I mean, it would probably be preferable that he didn't play. It's definitely an honor to play at the olympics, but I think we also have an opportunity here, especially if the Celtics can win the championship to start focusing on dynasty. Him coming into camp injury free will be a real key towards that goal, especially if Al retires.

[@airdiarmuid]

He wants to play for Latvia, basically said it in one of his recent tweets.

[@vivapr6136]

Players from other countries care more about their national teams then USA players. I know we as Veltics fans would like him to reat but i don't blame him for wanting to represent his country.

[@airdiarmuid]

@@TopGunZero Don't think this will happen. Looks like every NBA player whos good enough wants to go to this Olympics, first one since COVID and being healthy enough in 4 years isn't guaranteed

[@TopGunZero]

@@airdiarmuid I know, I just think it’s not a great idea

[@Frio18]

Celtics vs the whole world 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@sixtrumpetwarnings]

i disagree, watch the away games when the Celtics win and hear how loud the lets go Celtics chants are. The Celtics have more fans than you think the media hates the Celtics and create their narrative to instigate hate.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I guarantee you he could have played the last series if they really needed him but they just wanted him ready and primed for the finals. They know they were good enough to get there without him. No need to risk injury. He’s 7’3”. It’s a lot different than a 6’7” player. I just don’t see how Dallas can win.

[@drambitiontm]

lol please like this comment so I can come back to it when the Celtics lose and run it in a bit. 😆

[@carolynbarr770]

Exactly focus KP!!

[@beatzzi]

Lively and gafford gonna eat in the paint all series

[@carolynbarr770]

100 percent,,,is that a fair ❓

[@glokspapi-ls2ji]

bobby ask him if he can RUN 🏃 thats the most important thing lol

[@fazecodfan673]

Im sure even if his leg was falling off he would play

[@ChrisM-zm4li]

He's nowhere close to 100%, but that's not an issue itself, since almost nobody is at this point in the season. I worry about him because he is only just mobile enough when healthy to be an effective part of our offense and defense at this level. If he's hobbled at all, there's no way he's moving quickly enough.

[@jemeljsh]

Go KP, Go Celtics, Celtics in 6 👌💯

[@grant2b]

He knows

[@ralphramirez7504]

Protect home court!

[@sowaclips]

crazy how ESPN said 100% and then here comes the player saying something different , ESPN sucks

[@joshfontaine8546]

He’s just downplaying as he should. Never want your opponent to know the full story

[@Bone_youtube_soft]

Bro why and watch ESPN. Most toxic bulls### network. It was cool pre Internet

[@Ringostarr34]

I'm assuming it's gamesmanship...but I am worrying a bit.

[@beantown4life]

Espn doesn't know a damn thing about Boston sports

[@Teckneek17]

Smoke and mirrors bro it’s sports mentality

[@collinaburke]

def not 100% lol but they dont need him to be ... just gotta avoid any sort of reaggravation in the finals

[@teehoops6819]

Why did he smile when they asked and he says he feels no pain lol if your a mavs fan just say that lol your scared lol 😂

[@HonestAbe]

​@@teehoops6819Ain't no Mavs fans scared of this Boston team. Y'all weak , had an easy Eastern cakewalk compared to the Mavs run vs OKC c'mon y'all ain't ready for this Luka magic.

[@evanxpr14]

@@HonestAbe luka played against an OKC team that is good but inexperienced. Played a clippers team without kawhi and played the timberwolves who were worn out

[@evanxpr14]

@@HonestAbenot discrediting Mavs but dont discredit Celtics they lost 2 games and haven’t lost away

[@HonestAbe]

@@evanxpr14 they better without Kawhi he made no difference and when he came in they lost. The wolves just underestimate us like Boston racist a** city

[@INDPNDT_CHRIS]

"we'll see on the 9th" is GAME 2!!! AHHHH

[@Bryan-dl4to]

On the night not on the 9th

[@INDPNDT_CHRIS]

@@Bryan-dl4to thanks!

[@stefanocugini6379]

I believe Boston should stay conservative with KP for GM 1 and only put him in brake glass in case of emergency situation

[@davidselawsky6620]

Tatum going to show everyone hes the mvp .

[@califmike2003]

Im guessing he is about 85% healthy at best, if we can get 20 mins out him its a victory.

[@mercetajs]

i love how they tried to stir up something with those mavs questions.. but its best if he just stays neutral and honestly who cares about the past at the finals

[@javirios3107]

Lmao coming into the den with this playoff hardened, bloodthirsty, #1 team in the NBA since trade dateline Mavericks is gonna be a marvel and, personally, one deliciously entertaining show to witness teary eye opened Boston fans all acting like lebron playing with J r smith on 4/20🤣🤣🤣🤣can’t WAIT!☺️

[@carloswheeler3788]

He's almost 100 percent but he feels guilty that he didn't help get the celtics to this position and now he comes back after doing nothing but finds himself and his team in the finals

[@thedemon2259]

Its sportsmanship hes ready.

[@losdeliseo1194]

HE IS VERY READY. CELTIC IN 4 OR 5 IF HE IS HEALTHY 100%

[@SyNdicateZ81]

No way he is 100%

[@woo_shynen8805]

He is 100%, the celtics staff told him to keep everything at a minimum about coming back

[@txboy051]

@@woo_shynen8805 and who told you that

[@hectorirene763]

@@txboy051and how do you know he’s 100% or not? We’ll see Thursday night.

[@SyNdicateZ81]

Just by his reaponse at the 10:00 mark shows that he still experiences atleast a lil pain.

[@sixtrumpetwarnings]

@@SyNdicateZ81 that is what you are hoping for that he is not full strength.

[@eriksvoboda3744]

Dude, he is definitely 100% ready to go... they're just trying to keep the Mavericks 2nd guessing 😅

[@jrr1814]

Man, just stop messing with us. If he isn't ready by now, he'll never be ready.