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Porzingis becomes first ever Latvian selected to play in NBA All-Star Game
BC, Riga, 24.01.2018.
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Latvian big-man Kristaps Porzingis (New York Knicks) has been selected as a reserve for this year's NBA All-Star Game, becoming the first ever Latvian to participate in the annual gathering of the world's best basketball players, the league has announced, cites LETA.
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This year's NBA All-Star Game will take place on February 18 in Los
Angeles.
Porzingis, who is in his third NBA season, played in the Rising Star
Challenge during the All-Star weekends the past two seasons.
The All-Star Game captains - Lebron James and Stephen Curry, will select
their teams in a special draft ceremony later this week.
The 22-year-old Porzingis is averaging 23.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3
blocks per game for the Knicks this season. He is currently the league's top
shot blocker and 15th highest scorer.