Kristaps Porzingis teases future MMA career

Atlanta Hawks and Latvian national team center Kristaps Porzingis surprised the basketball world with a recent statement.

Porzingis revealed that after his NBA career, he plans to try his hand at MMA. According to him, he is a passionate fan of the sport and would love to test himself in it.

“MMA is a sport that’s very close to my heart. It’s number one for watching. It’s something I get fired up about, so I decided to join a new MMA project. Everything is still in process — once we get closer to the final result, I’ll be able to share more,” Porzingis said to Sportacentrs, adding:

“This summer, I’ve also tried MMA, but I promised one of the clubs I represent that I wouldn’t pursue it during my basketball career. I’m saving myself for an MMA career after basketball,” Kristaps Porzingis concluded.

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