Latvian NBA star Kristaps Porzingis, who currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks, said that he intends to try his hand at MMA after his basketball career ends.
Kristaps Porzingis for Happy Punch
MMA is a sport that is very close to my heart. Number one in terms of viewing. It is something that I am passionate about, which is why I decided to participate in a new MMA project. I promised one of the clubs I represented that I would not do it during my career. I am "saving up" to start an MMA career after basketball.
The 30‑year‑old plays at power forward and center. He was selected in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft with the fourth overall pick. Porzingis came through the youth system of Liepajas Lauvas.
