Since moving to Boston, Kristaps Porzingis says he “hasn’t stopped smiling.”

Since moving to Boston, Kristaps Porzingis says he “hasn’t stopped smiling.”

The big man commended the team’s leadership for the Celtics’ winning culture and high standards of performance.

Eight months have passed since the Wizards sent Kristaps Porzingis to Boston in a three-way trade.

Even with the significant drop in temperature that New England has experienced since June, Porzingis says he is still happy to be here.

“Since coming here, I haven’t stopped smiling,” said Porzingis after the Celtics thrashed the Nets 136-86 on Wednesday night. “I simply love it here so much. It’s unbelievable to play for these kinds of supporters in this kind of company.

The Celtics have greatly benefited from having Porzingis on the court. The 7-foot-2 center is a serious threat to opponents because of his domination in the paint and his ability to shoot beyond the arc. He’s shooting 53 percent this season and putting up 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game on average.

Eight months have passed since the Wizards sent Kristaps Porzingis to Boston in a three-way trade.

Even with the significant drop in temperature that New England has experienced since June, Porzingis says he is still happy to be here.

Since coming here, I haven’t stopped smiling,” said Porzingis after the Celtics easily defeated the Nets on Wednesday night, 136-86. “I simply love it here so much. It’s unbelievable to play for these kinds of supporters in this kind of company.

The Celtics have greatly benefited from having Porzingis on the court. The 7-foot-2 center is a serious threat to opponents because of his domination in the paint and his ability to shoot beyond the arc. He’s shooting 53 percent this season and putting up 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game on average.

Porzingis gave the Celtics’ administration and players’ leadership credit for his great play thus far in Boston. Compared to previous teams he has played for, he stated that this one had a greater bar for excellence.

It’s basically a pretty high-level organization from the top down. And as athletes, we understand that we need to perform every single night, added Porzingis.