Kristaps Porzingis, a player for the Golden State Warriors, has announced he will step away from basketball due to ongoing health issues, particularly related to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). He has not played this season and the Warriors have stopped his salary payments, which he is not contesting. Despite his health challenges, Porzingis signed a two-year, $40 million extension with the team during the offseason.
Key facts
- Kristaps Porzingis announced he will step away from basketball due to health issues.
- He is dealing with symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
- The Golden State Warriors have ceased his salary payments of $20 million.
- Porzingis has not played for the Warriors this season.
- He signed a two-year, $40 million extension with the Warriors during the offseason.
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