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Opting to align himself with a team vying for the NBA championship was the optimal move for Kristaps Porzingis as he embarks on his ninth season in the league.

As the 2023-24 Regular Season approaches, Porzingis is geared up to pursue the championship alongside notable teammates Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, and Al Horford.

“At this point in my career, this is what I really wanted, to be able to try to win it all,” the Latvian forward told Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston.

“Especially wearing these colors and this organization, which is, as I keep saying, if not the most iconic than top two most iconic franchises there are. And I’m playing for this team. So it’s absolutely incredible. An incredible opportunity for me, and I’m just grateful for it all.”