Michael Lamar Porter Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers. Porter was ranked as one of the top prospects in the class of 2017.
Michael Porter jr: Draft| Injury| Contract| Salary| Religion
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Draft:
| No. 1 – Denver Nuggets | |
|---|---|
| NBA draft | 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Playing career | 2018–present |
Injury:
Denver Nuggets SF Michael Porter Jr. will undergo surgery on his lower back and is out indefinitely, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Porter is expected to make a full recovery but it’s unclear when/if he’ll return this season.
The Nuggets are already without PG Jamal Murray, who is recovering from ACL surgery. C Nikola Jokic is also dealing with a wrist injury and has been in and out of the lineup this season.
Contract:
Michael Porter Jr. signed a 4 year / $15,093,095 contract with the Denver Nuggets, including $15,093,095 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $3,773,274. In 2021-22, Porter Jr. will earn a base salary of $5,258,735, while carrying a cap hit of $5,258,735 and a dead cap value of $5,258,735.
| Contract: | 4 yr(s) / $15,093,095 |
| Average Salary: | $3,773,274 |
| Guaranteed at Signing | $6,283,560 |
| Signed Using: | Entry Level/Rookie |
Salary:
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Salary: $5,258,735.
| Season | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|
| 2021/22 | $5,258,735 |
| 2022/23 | $29,750,000 |
| 2023/24 | $32,130,000 |
| 2024/25 | $34,510,000 |
Religion:
Christian
Personal life. Porter is a Christian and grew up as a vegetarian.
The Denver Nuggets entered the NBA bubble in Florida as one of the best teams in the West, due to a strong season up until the league was put on pause (43-22). But they stumbled in their first game back last week, a 20-point loss to Miami.
