Dallas Mavericks are reportedly close to signing free-agent Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Monday that the Mavericks have agreed on a deal with Kidd-Gilchrist. “Free agent Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has agreed to a deal with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources tell Tim MacMahon and me. He negotiated a contract buyout with Charlotte over weekend,” Wojnarowski wrote in an Instagram post. Gilchrist was the second overall pick in the 2012 NBA [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/] draft but his career never really kicked off. He has been a member of the Charlotte Hornets squad since being drafted in 2012. Into the eight season in the NBA, 26-year old Kid-Gilchrist was waived by the Hornets only a few days back. Although he might not get increased game time with the Mavericks, his presence might help the team defensively. He would add to the depth of the squad and can influence with a strong defensive presence. KRISTAPS PORZINGIS HAPPY ON MICHAEL KIDD-GILCHRIST JOINING DALLAS MAVERICKS Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis felt Kidd-Gilchrist could help the team defensively and he was happy for a new addition. “He is a good defender. I think he is going to give us that spark on defence maybe. I haven’t seen him play for a while. Maybe, I haven’t watched enough basketball. But I am happy to have an addition to the team,” Porzingis said after the Mavericks’ loss to Utah Jazz on Monday. The Mavericks’ loss against Utah was their third in the last four games. They are currenlty eight in the Western Conference with a 0.593 record. They are, however, comfortably placed for a playoff spot with five wins more than the eight placed Memphis Grizzlies. The Mavericks would like to keep the difference and stay in comfort zone. An increased depth with the new signings would definitely help them in that. 

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<h2>History</h2>
The Dallas Mavericks were founded in 1980 as an expansion team in the NBA. However, there were initial doubts when the proposal to add a new team was made in 1978. At the time, the league was in a tight spot with 18 of the 22 teams losing money the previous season. Furthermore, Texas already had the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets. This caused reluctance in forming a new team in Dallas. Despite this, former commissioner Larry O'Brien announced the expansion during the 1978-79 All-Star game. Also, league owners voted in favor of admitting a new team.

<img class="size-full wp-image-421800 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201024214720/1200px-Dallas_Mavericks_logo.svg.png" alt="" width="1200" height="1248" />

The team name Mavericks was chosen from a fan contest. The name was inspired by the TV series Maverick. Interestingly, James Garner, the lead role of the TV show was a member of the ownership group. The Mavs hired former NBA champion head coach Dick Motta as their first head coach. The team drafted Kiki VanDeWeghe of UCLA with the 11th pick of the 1980 NBA draft. Notably, VanDeWeghe refused to play for the team and was then traded.

Ever since the Mavericks were founded, they were on a vicious cycle of rebuilding and tearing down in an attempt to win a championship. The team saw a change in ownership in 2000 with Mark Cuban. The billionaire's arrival brought a newfound energy to the franchise. After losing the Finals in 2006, the franchise won its first title in 2011.
<h2>Who is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks?</h2>
Mark Cuban is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks. The businessman reportedly purchased the team for $285 million in 2000 from previous owner H. Ross Perot Jr. Cuban was a long-time fan of the team and was a season ticket holder. The billionaire even revealed that he decided to buy the team after watching the 1999 home opener. Cuban could not believe the game was not sold out and felt he could make the team better and improve the sale of tickets.

[caption id="attachment_1056414" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1056414 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/106863870-1617672478225-gettyimages-1182566971-cr9p3181_2019111491800665_20191115111219.jpeg" alt="Mark Cuban" width="1920" height="1280" /> Credits: Mike Stobe | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images[/caption]

He certainly made the Mavs better on and off the court. In terms of league success, the Mavericks started consistently making the playoffs after his arrival and eventually won a ring in 2011. On the business side of things, he helped popularise the team and made good profits over the years which helped increase its value. Forbes currently values the Mavs at $3.3 billion.
<h2>Who is the Head Coach of the Dallas Mavericks?</h2>
Dallas Mavericks legend Jason Kidd is the current head coach of the Mavs. He became the head coach of his former team in 2021. Notably, this is his third stint with the Mavericks. The team selected Kidd as the second overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft. The point guard impressed everyone with his passing abilities and was the Rookie of the Year along with Grant Hill. After three seasons, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns.

In the years that followed, Kidd became one of the best playmakers in the league and led the NBA in assists on five occasions. After five years in Phoenix and seven years with the New Jersey Nets, Kidd returned to the Mavs in 2008. He was at the tail end of his career and his scoring average had gone down. However, his assist numbers were still great and helped the team massively. Kidd was an important piece of the Mavs team that clinched the title in 2011. After five seasons from 2007 to 2012, Kidd was traded to the New York Knicks where he finished his playing career after one year.

Kidd was assigned the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in 2013 immediately after retiring. However, the Nets parted ways after one season. The Milwaukee Bucks announced Kidd as the head coach in 2014. After four seasons, the Bucks fired him. He was hired as an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Lakers under Frank Vogel. Kidd won his first title as an assistant coach for the Lakers in 2020 before becoming the head coach of the Mavericks in 2021.
<h2>Team Sponsors</h2>
The Dallas Mavericks reportedly signed a multi-year jersey patch sponsorship deal with Chime in 2020. American Airlines obtained the naming rights of the Mavs' stadium in 1999 for a reported $150 million. Some of the other major sponsors of the franchise are Voyager, Jackpocket, Therabody, Betway, DoorDash, etc.
<h2>Dallas Mavericks Roster</h2>
<table style="height: 734px" width="435">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Luka Doncic</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyrie Irving</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Hardaway Jr. </td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Davis Bertans</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christian Wood</td>
<td>Forward</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dwight Powell</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reggie Bullock</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Maxi Kleber</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JaVale McGee</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Green</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Frank Ntilikina</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theo Pinson</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Achievements and Wins</h2>
The Dallas Mavericks started their time in the NBA with a debut win against the San Antonio Spurs in the 1980-81 opener. However, the team finished their first season with a poor 15–67 record. The team slowly built momentum in the next couple of years and made the playoffs in the 1983-84 season with the help of stars like Mark Aguirre, Jay Vincent, and Rolando Blackman. They were, however, eliminated in the second round by the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs consistently made the playoffs in the next few seasons and won their first division title in 1987. They also made the Western Conference Finals that year but were beaten by the Lakers again.

After decent performances in the next two seasons, the Mavs had a huge drought of ten years without playoff basketball from 1990 to 2000. With the acquisition of Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash in 1998 and the arrival of Mark Cuban in 2000, the Mavs were revived. The team started making the playoffs and made some deep runs. Mavs then reached the 2005-06 NBA Finals and were favorites to win the title against the Miami Heat. The Mavericks took a 2-0 series lead, but the Heat came back strong and won the next four games to clinch the championship. This was a massive blow to the franchise and its fans around the world.

[caption id="attachment_316436" align="aligncenter" width="2000"]<img class="wp-image-316436 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200716203537/ap_clippers_mavericks_2417475.jpg" alt="" width="2000" height="1532" /> Dallas Mavericks guard Steve Nash (13), from Canada, and forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), from Germany, celebrate a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of their game Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004 in Dallas. Dallas won 116-91. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) ORG XMIT: DNA103[/caption]

The Mavs continued their playoff appearances in the next few years and again reached the ultimate stage in the 2010-11 season. They went up against familiar foes, the Miami Heat. However, the tables were turned this time around with the Heat being the heavy favorites with the likes of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. On the other hand, the Mavs were an aging squad with Dirk 32, Jason Terry 33, Jason Kidd 32, Shawn Marion 32, and so forth. However, the Mavs were out for revenge. The teams won alternative games and it was 2-2 after four games. The Mavericks won the next two games to win their first-ever title against all odds. Nowitzki was named the Finals MVP for his inspirational performances.

This was followed by a few years of playoff disappointments and a few years of no playoffs. The Mavericks then started to rebuild and acquired superstar Luka Doncic in the 2018 draft from the Atlanta Hawks via trade. Doncic hit the ground running and led the team to their fourth division title in 2021 when they lost the WCF against the Golden State Warriors.
<h2>Legendary Players and Coaches</h2>
The Mavericks have had many legendary players and coaches on their team over the years. The franchise has so far retired the jerseys of players like Brad Davis (15), Rolando Blackman (22), Derek Harper (12), and Dirk Nowitzki (41). Some of the other superstars to have donned the Mavs' uniform and had a great impact are Mark Aguirre, Michael Finley, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Jason Terry, Luka Doncic and so forth. The Mavericks have been under the leadership of some legendary head coaches like Don Nelson, Avery Johnson, and Rick Carlisle.
<h2>Dallas Mavericks’ Rivals </h2>
The Mavericks have a fierce rivalry with the Miami Heat because of their clashes in the NBA Finals. While Miami took the first one, the Mavs had their revenge when the teams faced each other for the second time. Even though the rivalry has died down in recent years since the teams are from different Conferences, both teams don't give an inch when they face during the regular season.

Another major rival of the Mavs is the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs and Lakers have battled in the playoffs on four occasions and the Lakers have won thrice including a WCF. The Mavs finally came out on top against their rivals by sweeping them on their way to the ring in 2011.

[caption id="attachment_1451725" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1451725 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-01-13T032651Z_958761769_MT1USATODAY19778471_RTRMADP_3_NBA-DALLAS-MAVERICKS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Luka Doncic" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 12, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) and center Thomas Bryant (31) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The Mavericks also have an intense rivalry with the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets as all three teams are from Texas. The Spurs and the Mavs have clashed in the playoffs six times. The Spurs have come out victorious on four occasions. The Rockets and the Mavericks have faced each other in the playoffs thrice. The Mavs have won twice.
<h2>Dallas Mavericks on Social Media</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dallasmavs/?hl=en">@dallasmavs</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/dallasmavs">@dallasmavs</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dallasmavs/">@dallasmavs</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Website</td>
<td><a href="https://www.mavs.com/">https://www.mavs.com/</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<table style="height: 673px" width="506">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Founded </td>
<td>1980</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owner</td>
<td>Mark Cuban</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference</td>
<td>West</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Manager</td>
<td>Nico Harrison</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Head Coach</td>
<td>Jason Kidd</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sponsors</td>
<td>Chime, American Airlines, Voyager, etc</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arena</td>
<td>American Airlines Center</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference Titles</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Division Titles</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team Value</td>
<td>$3.3 Billion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"></h2>

Dallas Mavericks

History The Dallas Mavericks were founded in 1980 as an expansion team in the NBA. However, there were initial doubts when the proposal to add a new team was made in 1978. At the time, the league was in a tight spot with 18 of the 22 teams losing money the previous season. Furthermore, Texas already had the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets. This caused reluctance in forming a new team in Dallas. Despite this, former commissioner Larry O&#8217;Brien announced the expansion during the 1978-79 All-Star game. Also, league owners voted in favor of admitting a new team. The team name Mavericks was chosen from a fan contest. The name was inspired by the TV series Maverick. Interestingly, James Garner, the lead role of the TV show was a member of the ownership group. The Mavs hired former NBA champion head coach Dick Motta as their first head coach. The team drafted Kiki VanDeWeghe of UCLA with the 11th pick of the 1980 NBA draft. Notably, VanDeWeghe refused to play for the team and was then traded. Ever since the Mavericks were founded, they were on a vicious cycle of rebuilding and tearing down in an attempt to win a championship. The team saw a change in ownership in 2000 with Mark Cuban. The billionaire&#8217;s arrival brought a newfound energy to the franchise. After losing the Finals in 2006, the franchise won its first title in 2011. Who is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks? Mark Cuban is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks. The businessman reportedly purchased the team for $285 million in 2000 from previous owner H. Ross Perot Jr. Cuban was a long-time fan of the team and was a season ticket holder. The billionaire even revealed that he decided to buy the team after watching the 1999 home opener. Cuban could not believe the game was not sold out and felt he could make the team better and improve the sale of tickets. Credits: Mike Stobe | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images He certainly made the Mavs better on and off the court. In terms of league success, the Mavericks started consistently making the playoffs after his arrival and eventually won a ring in 2011. On the business side of things, he helped popularise the team and made good profits over the years which helped increase its value. Forbes currently values the Mavs at $3.3 billion. Who is the Head Coach of the Dallas Mavericks? Dallas Mavericks legend Jason Kidd is the current head coach of the Mavs. He became the head coach of his former team in 2021. Notably, this is his third stint with the Mavericks. The team selected Kidd as the second overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft. The point guard impressed everyone with his passing abilities and was the Rookie of the Year along with Grant Hill. After three seasons, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns. In the years that followed, Kidd became one of the best playmakers in the league and led the NBA in assists on five occasions. After five years in Phoenix and seven years with the New Jersey Nets, Kidd returned to the Mavs in 2008. He was at the tail end of his career and his scoring average had gone down. However, his assist numbers were still great and helped the team massively. Kidd was an important piece of the Mavs team that clinched the title in 2011. After five seasons from 2007 to 2012, Kidd was traded to the New York Knicks where he finished his playing career after one year. Kidd was assigned the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in 2013 immediately after retiring. However, the Nets parted ways after one season. The Milwaukee Bucks announced Kidd as the head coach in 2014. After four seasons, the Bucks fired him. He was hired as an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Lakers under Frank Vogel. Kidd won his first title as an assistant coach for the Lakers in 2020 before becoming the head coach of the Mavericks in 2021. Team Sponsors The Dallas Mavericks reportedly signed a multi-year jersey patch sponsorship deal with Chime in 2020. American Airlines obtained the naming rights of the Mavs&#8217; stadium in 1999 for a reported $150 million. Some of the other major sponsors of the franchise are Voyager, Jackpocket, Therabody, Betway, DoorDash, etc. Dallas Mavericks Roster  Luka Doncic Point Guard 24  Kyrie Irving Point Guard 31  Tim Hardaway Jr.  Small Forward 31  Davis Bertans Small Forward 30  Christian Wood Forward 27  Dwight Powell Center 31  Reggie Bullock Small Forward 32  Maxi Kleber Power Forward 31  JaVale McGee Center 35  Josh Green Shooting Guard 22  Frank Ntilikina Point Guard 24  Theo Pinson Guard 27  Achievements and Wins The Dallas Mavericks started their time in the NBA with a debut win against the San Antonio Spurs in the 1980-81 opener. However, the team finished their first season with a poor 15–67 record. The team slowly built momentum in the next couple of years and made the playoffs in the 1983-84 season with the help of stars like Mark Aguirre, Jay Vincent, and Rolando Blackman. They were, however, eliminated in the second round by the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs consistently made the playoffs in the next few seasons and won their first division title in 1987. They also made the Western Conference Finals that year but were beaten by the Lakers again. After decent performances in the next two seasons, the Mavs had a huge drought of ten years without playoff basketball from 1990 to 2000. With the acquisition of Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash in 1998 and the arrival of Mark Cuban in 2000, the Mavs were revived. The team started making the playoffs and made some deep runs. Mavs then reached the 2005-06 NBA Finals and were favorites to win the title against the Miami Heat. The Mavericks took a 2-0 series lead, but the Heat came back strong and won the next four games to clinch the championship. This was a massive blow to the franchise and its fans around the world. Dallas Mavericks guard Steve Nash (13), from Canada, and forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), from Germany, celebrate a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of their game Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004 in Dallas. Dallas won 116-91. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) ORG XMIT: DNA103 The Mavs continued their playoff appearances in the next few years and again reached the ultimate stage in the 2010-11 season. They went up against familiar foes, the Miami Heat. However, the tables were turned this time around with the Heat being the heavy favorites with the likes of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. On the other hand, the Mavs were an aging squad with Dirk 32, Jason Terry 33, Jason Kidd 32, Shawn Marion 32, and so forth. However, the Mavs were out for revenge. The teams won alternative games and it was 2-2 after four games. The Mavericks won the next two games to win their first-ever title against all odds. Nowitzki was named the Finals MVP for his inspirational performances. This was followed by a few years of playoff disappointments and a few years of no playoffs. The Mavericks then started to rebuild and acquired superstar Luka Doncic in the 2018 draft from the Atlanta Hawks via trade. Doncic hit the ground running and led the team to their fourth division title in 2021 when they lost the WCF against the Golden State Warriors. Legendary Players and Coaches The Mavericks have had many legendary players and coaches on their team over the years. The franchise has so far retired the jerseys of players like Brad Davis (15), Rolando Blackman (22), Derek Harper (12), and Dirk Nowitzki (41). Some of the other superstars to have donned the Mavs&#8217; uniform and had a great impact are Mark Aguirre, Michael Finley, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Jason Terry, Luka Doncic and so forth. The Mavericks have been under the leadership of some legendary head coaches like Don Nelson, Avery Johnson, and Rick Carlisle. Dallas Mavericks’ Rivals  The Mavericks have a fierce rivalry with the Miami Heat because of their clashes in the NBA Finals. While Miami took the first one, the Mavs had their revenge when the teams faced each other for the second time. Even though the rivalry has died down in recent years since the teams are from different Conferences, both teams don&#8217;t give an inch when they face during the regular season. Another major rival of the Mavs is the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs and Lakers have battled in the playoffs on four occasions and the Lakers have won thrice including a WCF. The Mavs finally came out on top against their rivals by sweeping them on their way to the ring in 2011. Jan 12, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) and center Thomas Bryant (31) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Mavericks also have an intense rivalry with the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets as all three teams are from Texas. The Spurs and the Mavs have clashed in the playoffs six times. The Spurs have come out victorious on four occasions. The Rockets and the Mavericks have faced each other in the playoffs thrice. The Mavs have won twice. Dallas Mavericks on Social Media  Instagram @dallasmavs  Twitter @dallasmavs  Facebook @dallasmavs  Website https://www.mavs.com/  &nbsp;  Founded  1980  Owner Mark Cuban  Conference West  General Manager Nico Harrison  Head Coach Jason Kidd  Sponsors Chime, American Airlines, Voyager, etc  Arena American Airlines Center  Championships 1  Conference Titles 2  Division Titles 4  Team Value $3.3 Billion

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Kristaps Porzingis 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Kristaps Porzingis is a seven-foot-three center who plays for Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He was born on August 2, 1995, in Liepaja, Latvia. Porzingis was the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. 

Basketball runs in his family as Porzingis’ parents Talis and Ingrida both played the game during their younger years. After playing for Latvian youth clubs until he was 15, Porzingis then made the move to Spain where he was sought by Sevilla, a Liga ACB team. 

Porzingis initially was given a place in Sevilla’s youth team, but swiftly made his professional debut a year after. He improved his game with the Spanish team and won the EuroCup Rising Star Award in 2015, after which he declared his eligibility for the NBA Draft. 

[caption id="attachment_435122" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-435122" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-997832984.jpg" alt="Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks" width="1920" height="1280" /> 13 July 2018, Berlin, Germany: Kristaps Porzingis (R), power forward of the New York Knicks plays with youth players of the basketball team ALBA Berlin during a joint training session. The Latvian basketball player is currently on an advertising tour in Germany. Photo: Gregor Fischer/dpa (Photo by Gregor Fischer/picture alliance via Getty Images)[/caption]

As for the Latvian’s love life, there are several rumors about his alleged girlfriend on the internet. He has been linked with a few women in the past, but his current girlfriend is reported to go by the name, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bambie_girl/?hl=en">Bambi</a>. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Kristaps Porzingis NBA Career</h2>
Porzingis came into the league through the 2015 draft when the New York Knicks used their fourth overall pick to select the Latvian. He became an immediate starter and fulfilled his expectations. 

He dismissed rumors about him being a draft bust and enticed Knicks fans with his dominant displays. Porzingis averaged 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in his first NBA season and finished second behind Karl-Anthony Towns in the Rookie of the Year voting. 

Porzingis rose to stardom as a sophomore and put up massive numbers until he tore his ACL in February 2018. This played a huge role in his exit from New York as the injury kept him sidelined for several months. 

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The Knicks too, consequently decided to wait against offering him a rookie extension which made him a restricted free agent in 2019. As a result, the Dallas Mavericks stopped by and pulled off an epic trade for the towering Latvian.

Porzingis then signed a five-year deal with the Mavericks worth $158 million while sitting out the remainder of the 2018-19 season. He made his debut with Dallas the following year and formed a destructive partnership with Luka Doncic. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Major Achievements </h2>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">NBA All-Star (2018)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">EuroCup Rising Star (2015)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;">2× ACB All-Young Players Team (2014, 2015)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Kristaps Porzingis NBA Stats</h2>
Porzingis is now an important player in the Mavs’ roster and he has cemented his place with his extraordinary talent. In 2020, Porzingis achieved two consecutive 30-point, 5-block games, becoming the first player since Shaquille O’Neal (2000) to do so. With that said, here are his <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/porzikr01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">career stats</a> updated till the 2019/20 regular-season: 

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G
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">MP</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">FG%</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">FT%</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">REB</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">AST</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">STL </td>
<td style="text-align: center;">BLK </td>
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PTS
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<td>
243
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<td style="text-align: center;">31.2</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">.434</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">.803</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">7.6</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">1.4</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">0.7</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">2.0 </td>
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18.4
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Kristaps Porzingis Current Contract</h2>
 The Dallas Mavericks were extremely generous to Porzingis and offered him a massive <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/kristaps-porzingis-17832/">five-year $158,253,000</a> contract upon signing with the team. The 2024 season is a player option and he’ll become an unrestricted free agent after. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Kristaps Porzingis Net Worth 2021</h2>
Porzingis inked a major deal with the Mavericks and earns quite the money from endorsements as well. <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/kristaps-porzingis-net-worth/#:~:text=Kristaps%20Porzingis%20net%20worth%3A%20Kristaps,playing%20at%20six%20years%20old.">Celebrity Net Worth</a> estimates the 7’3” center’s value at $6 million. Furthermore, his total career earnings will add up to <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/kristaps-porzingis-17832/cash-earnings/">$73,697,582</a> in 2021.
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Kristaps Porzingis NBA Sneaker Contract</h2>
Nike initially won Porzingis’ sneaker contract when he arrived in the league. But the deal quickly changed hands the next year when <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kristaps-porzingis-reportedly-signs-largest-shoe-contract-ever-for-a-european-player/#:~:text=New%20York%20Knicks%20forward%20Kristaps,depending%20on%20incentive%20bonuses%20met.">Adidas offered</a> him a more lucrative contract. Porzingis will earn roughly three to six million annually based on incentives offered. 

The Mavs’ big man is one of the top Adidas endorsers and he dons explosive sneakers. The most recent ones he sported were the ‘Adidas N3XT L3V3L.’
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Age
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">25</td>
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Unmarried 
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Children
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<td style="text-align: center;">-</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">NBA Championship Rings</td>
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–
</td>
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Nationality
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<td style="text-align: center;">Latvian</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Height</td>
<td>
7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
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Weight
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">240 lb (109 kg)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Wingspan</td>
<td>
7 ft 5 in (2.29 m)
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</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">How to contact Kristaps Porzingis </h2>
Kristaps Porzingis Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kporzee/?hl=en">kporzee</a>
Kristaps Porzingis Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/kporzee?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@kporzee</a>

Kristaps Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Kristaps Porzingis is a seven-foot-three center who plays for Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He was born on August 2, 1995, in Liepaja, Latvia. Porzingis was the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.  Basketball runs in his family as Porzingis’ parents Talis and Ingrida both played the game during their younger years. After playing for Latvian youth clubs until he was 15, Porzingis then made the move to Spain where he was sought by Sevilla, a Liga ACB team.  Porzingis initially was given a place in Sevilla’s youth team, but swiftly made his professional debut a year after. He improved his game with the Spanish team and won the EuroCup Rising Star Award in 2015, after which he declared his eligibility for the NBA Draft.  13 July 2018, Berlin, Germany: Kristaps Porzingis (R), power forward of the New York Knicks plays with youth players of the basketball team ALBA Berlin during a joint training session. The Latvian basketball player is currently on an advertising tour in Germany. Photo: Gregor Fischer/dpa (Photo by Gregor Fischer/picture alliance via Getty Images) As for the Latvian’s love life, there are several rumors about his alleged girlfriend on the internet. He has been linked with a few women in the past, but his current girlfriend is reported to go by the name, Bambi.  Kristaps Porzingis NBA Career Porzingis came into the league through the 2015 draft when the New York Knicks used their fourth overall pick to select the Latvian. He became an immediate starter and fulfilled his expectations.  He dismissed rumors about him being a draft bust and enticed Knicks fans with his dominant displays. Porzingis averaged 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in his first NBA season and finished second behind Karl-Anthony Towns in the Rookie of the Year voting.  Porzingis rose to stardom as a sophomore and put up massive numbers until he tore his ACL in February 2018. This played a huge role in his exit from New York as the injury kept him sidelined for several months.  The Knicks too, consequently decided to wait against offering him a rookie extension which made him a restricted free agent in 2019. As a result, the Dallas Mavericks stopped by and pulled off an epic trade for the towering Latvian. Porzingis then signed a five-year deal with the Mavericks worth $158 million while sitting out the remainder of the 2018-19 season. He made his debut with Dallas the following year and formed a destructive partnership with Luka Doncic.  Major Achievements  NBA All-Star (2018) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016) EuroCup Rising Star (2015) 2× ACB All-Young Players Team (2014, 2015) Kristaps Porzingis NBA Stats Porzingis is now an important player in the Mavs’ roster and he has cemented his place with his extraordinary talent. In 2020, Porzingis achieved two consecutive 30-point, 5-block games, becoming the first player since Shaquille O’Neal (2000) to do so. With that said, here are his career stats updated till the 2019/20 regular-season:    G MP FG% FT% REB AST STL  BLK  PTS   243 31.2 .434 .803 7.6 1.4 0.7 2.0  18.4   Kristaps Porzingis Current Contract  The Dallas Mavericks were extremely generous to Porzingis and offered him a massive five-year $158,253,000 contract upon signing with the team. The 2024 season is a player option and he’ll become an unrestricted free agent after.  Kristaps Porzingis Net Worth 2021 Porzingis inked a major deal with the Mavericks and earns quite the money from endorsements as well. Celebrity Net Worth estimates the 7’3” center’s value at $6 million. Furthermore, his total career earnings will add up to $73,697,582 in 2021. Kristaps Porzingis NBA Sneaker Contract Nike initially won Porzingis’ sneaker contract when he arrived in the league. But the deal quickly changed hands the next year when Adidas offered him a more lucrative contract. Porzingis will earn roughly three to six million annually based on incentives offered.  The Mavs’ big man is one of the top Adidas endorsers and he dons explosive sneakers. The most recent ones he sported were the ‘Adidas N3XT L3V3L.’   Age 25  Marital Status Unmarried    Children &#8211;  NBA Championship Rings –   Nationality Latvian  Height 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)   Weight 240 lb (109 kg)  Wingspan 7 ft 5 in (2.29 m)   How to contact Kristaps Porzingis  Kristaps Porzingis Instagram: kporzee Kristaps Porzingis Twitter: @kporzee

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