Getty Kristaps Porzingis of the Boston Celtics and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors go for the ball. The Golden State Warriors ’ abrupt pivot from Giannis Antetokounmpo to Kristaps Porziņģis sent shockwaves through the NBA landscape — and landed with a thud among a fan base hoping for one last championship swing in the Stephen Curry era. That deflation was echoed publicly by ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins , who questioned both the basketball upside and the timing of Golden State’s move.