Famous People From Latvia
Daniel Hoffman
Published May 25, 2026
Birthdate: August 2, 1995
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Liepāja
Kristaps Porzingis is a Latvian basketball player who currently plays professional basketball at the National Basketball Association (NBA) where he represents the Dallas Mavericks. Standing at 7’3, Porziņģis is one of the tallest players active in the NBA. Also an important player for his Latvian national team, Kristaps Porzingis won the Latvian Rising Star of the Year award in 2015.
