After a year in the nation's capital, Porzingis was shipped to Boston, where he helped the Celtics win the NBA championship in 2024. The Celtics are looking to re-tool their roste

Based on his track record, Porzingis was truly a luxury for Boston, which had the depth to survive his absences the past two seasons. (Porzingis played just 57 games in 2023-24.) With the repeater tax kicking in, plus the limitations imposed by the second apron, Porzingis was expendable in pursuit of a more balanced cap sheet.

Kristaps Porzingis only played two seasons with the Boston Celtics, but he left a lasting impact on the city and the organization. After a year and a half in Washington, Porzingis joined the Celtics and played a key role in their 2023-24 title run.