History of Kevin Porter Jr. in Timeline

Bryan Kevin Porter Jr., known as KPJ, is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the USC Trojans. Known for his scoring ability and athleticism, his career has been marked by both on-court talent and off-court controversies which have impacted his trajectory in the league.

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May 4, 2000: Bryan Kevin Porter Jr. Born

On May 4, 2000, Bryan Kevin Porter Jr., also known as KPJ, was born. He is now a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2004: Death of Porter Sr.

In 2004, when Kevin Porter Jr. was four years old, his father, Bryan Kevin Porter Sr., died in a shooting. This event led to Porter Jr. being raised by his mother in South Seattle.

2008: DeRozan Rated Five-Star Recruit

In 2008, DeMar DeRozan was rated a five-star recruit by Rivals. He was the USC player to receive that rating before Kevin Porter Jr.

March 3, 2018: State Championship Loss

On March 3, 2018, Kevin Porter Jr. recorded 22 points and 11 rebounds in a Class 3A state championship game loss to Garfield High School while playing for Rainier Beach High School.

November 6, 2018: USC Debut

On November 6, 2018, Kevin Porter Jr. debuted for USC, scoring 15 points off the bench in a win over Robert Morris.

2018: Five-Star Recruit

In 2018, Kevin Porter Jr. was considered a five-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals, and a four-star recruit by ESPN. He received offers from several NCAA Division I programs and committed to USC.

January 10, 2019: Return from Injury

On January 10, 2019, Kevin Porter Jr. returned to play for USC after missing nine games due to a quadriceps contusion, scoring five points in 25 minutes.

July 3, 2019: Signed with Cleveland Cavaliers

On July 3, 2019, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they had signed Kevin Porter Jr.

2019: Declared for NBA draft

In 2019, Kevin Porter Jr. announced his intention to forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and declare for the NBA draft.

2020: Inactive Status

Kevin Porter Jr. started the 2020-21 season inactive due to his off-season weapons charge, which was later dropped.

January 18, 2021: Trade or Release Announcement

On January 18, 2021, the Cavaliers announced that Kevin Porter Jr. would either be traded or released following an outburst.

January 21, 2021: Traded to Houston Rockets

On January 21, 2021, Kevin Porter Jr. was traded to the Houston Rockets for a future top-55 protected second round pick.

February 10, 2021: G League Debut

On February 10, 2021, Kevin Porter Jr. debuted for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Rockets' G League affiliate.

March 11, 2021: Rockets Debut

On March 11, 2021, Kevin Porter Jr. made his official debut with the Houston Rockets, contributing 13 points, ten assists, and five rebounds in a game against the Sacramento Kings.

January 1, 2022: Verbal Altercation

On January 1, 2022, Kevin Porter Jr. and teammate Christian Wood got into a verbal altercation with Rockets assistant coach John Lucas. Porter threw an object and left the arena before the game ended.

March 31, 2022: First Triple Double

On March 31, 2022, Kevin Porter Jr. recorded his first triple double with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a 121–118 loss against Sacramento.

October 17, 2022: Contract Extension

On October 17, 2022, Kevin Porter Jr. agreed to a four-year, $82.5 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets.

March 23, 2023: Second Triple Double

On March 23, 2023, Kevin Porter Jr. recorded his second triple double with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 130–125 loss against Memphis.

September 11, 2023: Arrested for Assault

On September 11, 2023, Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested and charged by the New York Police Department for assaulting his girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick.

October 17, 2023: Traded and Waived

On October 17, 2023, Kevin Porter Jr. was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder following his domestic assault charge, and he was subsequently waived after the trade.

January 23, 2024: Plead Guilty to Misdemeanor Assault

On January 23, 2024, Kevin Porter Jr. accepted a deal, pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault and a second-degree harassment violation.