Kristaps Porzingis, the Golden State Warriors big man, has been absent from the team's training camp due to an undisclosed health matter. In a social media post, Porzingis expressed his appreciation for the support of NBA fans, but also took the opportunity to address the speculation surrounding his health.
Porzingis has been dealing with an undisclosed issue, and despite the uncertainty, he is working with doctors and experts to regain his health. In his post, he stated that he is "getting better and better" and is being patient, but acknowledged that the situation has been frustrating due to the lack of a clear diagnosis.
The speculation has been fueled by the fact that Porzingis has not been with the team throughout training camp, and the regular season is set to begin next week. Porzingis has been in contact with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and the team's director of sports medicine and performance, Rick Celebrini, to keep them updated on his situation.
In his post, Porzingis also addressed the speculation that he has contracted HIV or AIDS, stating that he "don't have HIV or AIDS" and that he is in the "best hands" with his medical team. He thanked fans for their support and encouraged the "internet doctors" to calm down, implying that their speculation is unwarranted.
The Warriors signed Porzingis to a $40 million extension this offseason, and while only $3 million of his $20 million salary for this season is guaranteed, the team is likely concerned about the impact of his absence on the team's performance.
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