Kristaps Porzingis has had a fantastic start to the season. The Knicks are 6-4 in the first ten games mainly in part to Porzingis playing like he wants to be mentioned in the MVP discussions.
The team is performing well, and Porzingis is poised to have an all-time season for the Knicks. However, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the 7-footer is dealing with an elbow ailment that could plague him until after the season.
Following from the New York Post,
Porzingis said before the Knicks’ 112-99 loss to the Magic that he may need a procedure on the ongoing elbow situation after the season. He’s had bursitis for years – an inflammation of the elbow. He said he may have it drained or another sort of minor surgical procedure.
The Latvian star has documented knee and back problems along with an ankle that has given him some trouble. He isn’t worried about the injuries, but Porzingis does note that the elbow is causing him enough discomfort to look for a solution when the year is done.
“When I hit it again it just swells up and it’s sensitive and I can’t stretch my arm,’’ Porzingis said of his ballooning elbow. “It bothers me a little bit but not that bad. It’s always, I have to get the swelling down and then I’ll be fine again. But I think once the season’s over. I might have to do something about it. I just can’t keep going like this every year.”
Porzingis is averaging 30 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game. The Knicks are continuing to walk the path to normalcy as the Porzingis is making strides as a leader of the team. If he can stay healthy, the Knicks should have no problems getting back on track in the coming years.
