Michael Porter Jr.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Porter Jr.
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 29, 1998(1998-06-29)
Age	26
Birthplace	Columbia
Country	United States
Birth City	Missouri
Horoscope	Gemini

Michael Porter Jr. Biography

Michael Porter Jr. is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on June 29, 1998 in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Unanimous top-5 high school recruit from 2017 who initially committed to playing college basketball at the University of Washington. After Unanimous top-5 recruit in the high school class of 2017 who originally committed to play college basketball at the University of Washington. However, he decommitted after Washington head coach Lorenzo Romar was fired, and instead agreed to play at the University of Missouri. He declared for the NBA after one year at Missouri and was selected 14th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets., Washington’s head coach, was fired, he decided to decommit and accept to play basketball at the University of Missouri. After one year at Missouri, he declared for the NBA and was selected 14th in the 2018 NBA Draft.

After his father was hired by the university in 2017, he agreed to play for CuonzoMartin and Missouri.

In his senior season, he averaged 36.2 points and 13.6 rebounds as he helped his high school team earn a perfect 29–0 record and win the Washington Class 3A State Championship. Porter was rated as a five-star recruit and ranked as one of the top overall recruits in his class by Rivals.com and ESPN.

In July 2016, Porter originally committed to Washington. After Lorenzo Romar was fired as Washington’s head coach, Porter Sr. was hired as an assistant coach for the University of Missouri. Porter Jr. later decommitted from Washington.

His father, Michael Porter, Sr., a coach on University of Missouri’s staff, was previously a Romar at Washington. He has seven siblings. His mother Lisa Porter is his father. Jontay, a class of 2018, is one of them. In February 2017, he began to date actress His father, Michael Porter, Sr., is a coach on the University of Missouri staff who previously served under Romar at Washington. His mother is Lisa Porter, and he has seven siblings, including class of 2018 prospect Jontay. He began dating actress Madison Pettis in late February 2017..

Michael Porter Jr. Net Worth

Michael Porter Jr. is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Porter Jr. 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He is a small forward who attended Nathan Hale High School, Seattle, Washington.

He has played for the U-18 National Team of the United States. Through middle school, he was home-schooled. He was named MVP in the 2017 McDonald’s All- American Game.

Michael Lamar Porter Jr. (born June 29, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers. Porter was ranked as one of the top prospects in the class of 2017. He was selected 14th overall by the Nuggets in the 2018 NBA draft.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael Porter Jr. height 6 ft 10 in Michael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael Porter Jr. Dating?

According to our records, Michael Porter Jr. is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Michael Porter Jr.’s is not dating anyone.

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On March 29, 2017, Porter was named MVP at the McDonald’s All-American Game leading the West in a 109–107 win over the East team. Porter also participated in the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit, leading Team USA to a 98–87 victory over the World Select Team with 19 points in 23 minutes of play.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michael Porter Jr. celebrates birthday on June 29 of every year.

On June 21, 2018, Porter was selected with the 14th overall pick by the Denver Nuggets. He fell from a possible first overall pick to the 14th pick with the Nuggets due to reports regarding his health. The Nuggets also discussed the possibility of having him sit out for his entire first season in the NBA in relation to his back problems. On July 3, 2018, Porter signed a multi-year contract with the Nuggets. On July 19, 2018, the Nuggets announced that Porter had undergone a second back surgery.

What's the status of Michael Porter Jr?

The Nuggets continue to be without forward Michael Porter Jr. Porter played in Denver’s first nine games of the 2021-22 season but left the team’s matchup with Houston on Nov. 6 with back tightness. He hasn’t taken the court since.

How old is MPJ?

23 years (June 29, 1998)

Is Otto Porter Jr related to Michael Porter Jr?

His cousin Michael Porter, the son of Drury University basketball player Melvin Porter, was a former four-time all-state basketball player for Sikeston High School who later played for Southeast Missouri State University.

What is Michael Porter salary?

Michael Porter Jr. signed a 5 year / $172,550,000 contract with the Denver Nuggets, including $145,280,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $34,510,000. In 2022-23, Porter Jr. will earn a base salary of $29,750,000, while carrying a cap hit of $29,750,000 and a dead cap value of $29,750,000. Likely Incent.

Will Michael Porter Jr return this season?

Porter Jr. underwent a third back surgery in November, and his agent said he was out for the season. However, the Nuggets expect to clear both players to return as per team president Tim Connelly. That’s good news for the team and both guys.