Should Kristaps Porzingis Be Considered An All-Star?

Here is why Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis should be in the NBA All-Star conversation.

Carita Parks | Jan 5, 2023

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All-Star voting is always a subjective process but if we are looking at facts then Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis should definitely be in the conversation. The Wizards always knew if Porzingis could stay healthy, he would be a force to be reckoned with.

So far he has lived up to the hype. Regardless of the supporting cast around him, Porzingis has proven himself to be a reliable rim protector and scorer for the Wizards. He started the first three games of the regular season recording multiple double-doubles for the first time in his career.

In November, Porzingis had a career night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He scored 41 points, surpassing his previous game scoring high of 40 points when he was with the New York Knicks.

He also had a hot December leading into the New Year. On December 30 at Orlando, Porzingis recorded his sixth 30-point performance of the season, adding 13 rebounds and four blocks for a plus-32 rating. The Latvian capped the week with 22 points in a win at Milwaukee on January 1.

According to Inside the Wizards staff writer Tyrone Montgomery, Porzingis is also one of the best three-point shooters in the entire league at 7’3 tall. His mid-range game is also lethal and with that size and height, he’s quick and able to score at the basket at will. At the end of the day, Porzingis is a top three center in the East and one that should be feared night in and night out from all across the league.

On the season, Porzingis is averaging 22.2 points, his most since the 2017-18 season, 8.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and a career-high 1.1 steals per game. He has tallied 12 double-doubles and topped 20 points in 23 of 34 appearances.

With this groundbreaking season and being named Eastern Conference Player of the Week (, the next logical step for the “unicorn’’ is NBA All-Star.

Published Jan 5, 2023

CARITA PARKS

Carita Parks is the founder and editor-in-chief of Double Take Sports, an online sports platform featuring in-depth feature interviews, personal athlete stories, game analysis, and inside access to top sporting events. As a credentialed sports journalist, Carita has covered major events such as the NBA Draft, NBA Playoffs, WNBA Draft, WNBA Finals, Super Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Honors, and more. Her current work includes regular coverage of the NFL, WNBA, and NBA, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Washington Commanders. Carita’s articles and interviews have appeared on a variety of platforms including USA Today’s CommandersWire and more. Throughout her journey as a reporter, Carita has interviewed many prestigious names in sports and entertainment to include: John Wall, Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, Natasha Cloud, Elena Delle Donne, Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, Patrick Mahomes, Jemele Hill, and Snoop Dogg. As a sports insider, Carita has been invited to provide expert analysis on podcasts, radio, and television shows. She also co-hosts a ‘The Triple W,’ an all female Wizards podcast, and a DC sports podcast called ‘The Breakdown.' Carita has a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Masters in Business Administration. She is a member of Women in Sports and Events – DC Chapter and the National Association of Black Journalists.