Kristaps Porzingis Quotes

I've always loved blocking shots.

Being out there, I know how to play the game and know my spots. Just get rebounds, block shots, defend.

When you're in the playoffs, you have to get easy baskets and you have to limit their easy baskets.

I still have a lot of confidence in my offensive game. I try to get guys involved and get in the lane, but defense is my backbone.

I like to score when I can, but if I can't do that, I like to do the other things - defense, blocking, rebounding.

It doesn't matter who's under the basket, I'm going to try to slam or block the shot.

I like to think of myself as a pretty good shot blocker.

I'll knock down the open jumper when it's there, but I want to get after it on the defensive end.

I block shots and stay out the way.

I do all the dirty work: play defense, grab rebounds, block shots and finish strong around the rim.

Our centers spread the floor, shoot the three and block shots. We can play pick and pop.

I want to do for rebounds what Michael Jordan did for dunks.

I think every time I go in a game, I have added something positive. I have gotten a rebound or made a defensive play. That is what I try to focus on.

People have to understand what my game is. It's not all about numbers. There's a bigger picture here. I don't create off the dribble. I rely on my teammates; my role is to set screens and get rebounds.

I like every aspect of defense; I enjoy shutting down the offense.

On the defensive end, I have to do my job.

Being a presence on the defensive end, I know that's important to me, I have to establish that.

Some games I'm going to get more blocks or they're going to do more mistakes and give up more baskets but some games I get zero blocks and I affect 20 shots.

If I have the ball in my hands, I'll make a play. If don't, I'll try to get in position to make a play. I think that's what it comes down to.

If you've got a big man who scores the ball, you've got to defend, and if you've got a shooter, you've got to pick and choose who you're going to defend.

I'm hoping I'm remembered as one of the most prolific shot-blockers.

I feel like I can run the floor well, rebound and block shots and let the offense come.

With my size and length I can affect the game in a lot of ways.

Sometimes, it's the little plays that I make that can change the outcome of the game - whether it's blocking a shot or blitzing a guard or getting an offensive rebound.

I built my career in the league playing defense and making shots, and also making plays when I needed to.