BOSTON EARTHQUAKE: Kristaps Porzingis Rewrites Celtics History with 8 Threes, Then Drops Mic — “I’m the Best Player, Not Tatum or Brown! I’m the Superstar, I Deserve the Highest Pay!” Fans and Media Stunned by Bold Claim After Record-Breaking Performance
Kristaps Porzingis just delivered one of the most unforgettable nights in Boston Celtics history—and followed it with one of the boldest statements the franchise has ever heard. After torching the court with 8 made three-pointers, a new personal and franchise-best for a big man, Porzingis didn’t hold back in his post-game comments.
Speaking to the media moments after the Celtics’ emphatic win, the 7’3” Latvian sharpshooter stunned reporters with a fiery declaration:
> “I’m the best player in Boston. Not JT, not JB. I’m the superstar here. I’ve proven myself — I’ve been consistent, and I’m the sharpest shooter on this team. I should be the highest-paid player in this organization. Period.”
The post-game interview, broadcast live, instantly went viral on social media, sparking wild reactions from fans, analysts, and even former players. Many praised Porzingis’s confidence and performance, while others questioned whether this bold move could shake the locker room chemistry.
Porzingis’s 8 three-pointers came in a dominant shooting display where he scored 38 points on remarkable efficiency, adding 9 rebounds and 4 blocks to seal a complete performance. He didn’t just play well—he dominated, spacing the floor, controlling the paint, and showing why Boston brought him in to complement their All-Star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
But while fans celebrated his on-court brilliance, his post-game comments lit up the NBA world. Declaring himself better than Tatum and Brown—the widely recognized cornerstones of the Celtics—was a direct challenge to the team hierarchy and could have ripple effects far beyond the box score.
Sources within the Celtics organization say that Porzingis has been quietly seeking more recognition and leadership responsibilities. Since joining the team, he’s embraced his role but has felt overshadowed despite consistent elite performances. After setting a shooting record, it seems Porzingis saw this as the moment to step out of the shadows.
Jayson Tatum, when asked about the remarks, kept it short: “He played great. That’s what we need from him.” Jaylen Brown, on the other hand, reportedly looked surprised when informed of the comments but responded with a simple: “We’ll handle that in-house.”
NBA analysts have already begun debating whether Porzingis’s statement is a motivational power play or the beginning of internal conflict in Boston. Either way, his demand to be recognized—and paid—as the team’s true superstar is now on the record.
Fans are divided. Some believe Porzingis deserves more credit and applaud his honesty. Others worry the ego clash could disrupt the Celtics’ tight chemistry during a season where they are strong contenders for a championship.
One thing is certain: Kristaps Porzingis didn’t just have a career night—he may have just changed the entire narrative of the Boston Celtics. The question now is whether the team will rally behind his fire…
or be fractured by it.
