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NBA ALL-STAR WEEKENDFebruary 12, 2016Kristaps PorzingisToronto, Ontario US Team - 157, World Team - 154 Q. Can you give us a brief statement about playing in the game this evening? KRISTAPS PORZINGIS: It was a high-scoring game, as you all saw. Not great defense, but it's about having fun, I guess. And I think we had fun out there. In the second half we got more competitive, as both teams wanted to get the win, and we fell a little short. It never feels good to lose, so I'm not too happy about the loss. Q. Did you imagine in your wildest dreams that you'll be a part, an essential part of this league so quickly? KRISTAPS PORZINGIS: Well, that was my dream growing up, wanting to be a part of this league, that was my dream. Now that I'm here, some moments when I stop and think about it, it feels kind of surreal. But now that I'm here, I've just got to be focused on what I'm doing, and I can't be thinking, oh, I already made it and that's it. Q. Can you also mention what has been the response in Latvia for your success? KRISTAPS PORZINGIS: It's hard to say. I mean, from social media and all over the Internet I get a lot of support. I know it's a big thing back home, but I haven't really been back home to feel it. So this off-season we'll see. I think it's a big deal back home. I know there's a lot of support. Q. The average age of everyone when Kobe Bryant made his debut in this game was under five years old. I was wondering if you ever thought you'd actually be playing in the same league as Kobe and what your earliest memory of him was? KRISTAPS PORZINGIS: When I was five, that's what I was thinking about. No (laughing). But, it's an honor to be now in this league in his last year. He's such a legend. He's one of the best to ever play the game, and to be able to play against him his last year, it's an unbelievable honor and a dream come true. FastScripts Transcript by ASAP Sports   |
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