Jānis Porziņģis facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 July 1982 Liepāja, Latvia |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7.5 in (2.02 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Pro career | 2000–2013 |
| Career history | |
| 2000–2001 | Ventspils |
| 2001–2002 | Liepājas Lauvas |
| 2002–2003 | Gulbenes Buki |
| 2003–2004 | Neptūnas Klaipėda |
| 2004 | Kapfenberg Bulls |
| 2004–2005 | Norrköping Dolphins |
| 2005 | Scarlet Vilvoorde |
| 2005–2006 | Soproni Sordogok |
| 2006–2007 | Basket Livorno |
| 2007–2008 | Pistoia Basket 2000 |
| 2008 | New Basket Brindisi |
| 2008–2009 | Liepājas Lauvas |
| 2009–2010 | Roseto Sharks |
| 2010–2011 | Pistoia Basket 2000 |
| 2011–2012 | Liepājas Lauvas |
| 2012 | Valmiera |
| 2012 | Guerino Vanoli Basket |
| 2012 | Valmiera |
| 2012–2013 | Palencia Baloncesto |
| 2013 | Šibenik |
Jānis Porziņģis (born on July 13, 1982) is a former professional basketball player from Latvia. He played as a small forward and was about 6 feet 7.5 inches (2.02 meters) tall. Jānis is also the older brother of Boston Celtics star, Kristaps Porziņģis.
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Playing Career Highlights
Jānis Porziņģis had a long career playing basketball. He played for many different teams across Europe for 14 years. He officially stopped playing professional basketball in 2015, though his last game was in 2013.
Playing for Many Teams
During his career, Jānis played for 15 different teams in various European countries. This shows he was a skilled player who was wanted by many clubs. He played in leagues in countries like Latvia, Lithuania, Austria, Sweden, Belgium, Hungary, Italy, and Spain.
Representing Latvia
Jānis also had the chance to play for his home country, Latvia. He made a few appearances with the senior Latvian national team. This is a big honor for any athlete.
Life After Basketball
After finishing his playing career, Jānis Porziņģis found a new way to stay involved in basketball. He became a sports agent.
Agent for His Brother
Jānis now works as an agent for his younger brother, Kristaps Porziņģis. Kristaps is a very famous basketball player who plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Boston Celtics. As an agent, Jānis helps Kristaps with his career, including contracts and other important decisions.
