History of Kevin Porter Jr. in Timeline
Kevin Porter Jr. (KPJ) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Southern California (USC) for the Trojans before entering the professional league.
1993: Kevin Porter Sr.'s Manslaughter Conviction
In 1993, Kevin Porter Sr. was convicted of manslaughter.
May 4, 2000: Birth of Kevin Porter Jr.
Kevin Porter Jr. was born on May 4, 2000.
2004: Death of Kevin Porter Sr.
Kevin Porter Sr. died in a shooting in 2004.
2008: Comparison to DeMar DeRozan
In 2008, DeMar DeRozan was also a five-star recruit for USC, a comparison made to Porter Jr. in 2018.
March 3, 2018: High School State Championship Game
On March 3, 2018, Porter Jr. and Rainier Beach High School lost the Class 3A state championship game to Garfield High School.
November 6, 2018: College Debut for USC
Kevin Porter Jr. made his debut for USC on November 6, 2018, scoring 15 points in a win against Robert Morris.
2018: Top Recruit and College Commitment
In 2018, Porter Jr. was a top-ranked high school basketball player and committed to play for USC.
January 10, 2019: Return from Injury
On January 10, 2019, Porter Jr. returned to play for USC after recovering from a quadriceps contusion.
July 3, 2019: Signs with Cleveland Cavaliers
On July 3, 2019, Kevin Porter Jr. officially signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2019: Declares for NBA Draft
Kevin Porter Jr. declared for the 2019 NBA draft after his freshman season at USC.
November 15, 2020: Charged with Improper Handling of a Firearm
On November 15, 2020, Kevin Porter Jr. was charged with improper handling of a firearm in a vehicle following a single-car accident.
2020: Inactive Due to Off-Season Charge
Kevin Porter Jr. started the 2020-21 season inactive due to an off-season weapons charge, which was later dropped.
January 18, 2021: Trade or Release Announcement
On January 18, 2021, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced their intention to either trade or release Kevin Porter Jr. following a locker room outburst.
January 21, 2021: Traded to Houston Rockets
Kevin Porter Jr. was traded to the Houston Rockets on January 21, 2021.
February 10, 2021: G League Debut
On February 10, 2021, Kevin Porter Jr. debuted for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Houston Rockets' G League affiliate.
March 11, 2021: Rockets Debut
Kevin Porter Jr. made his official debut with the Houston Rockets on March 11, 2021.
January 1, 2022: Locker Room Incident and Suspension
On January 1, 2022, Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood were suspended for one game each following a locker room altercation with assistant coach John Lucas.
March 31, 2022: First Triple Double with Rockets
On March 31, 2022, Kevin Porter Jr. recorded his first triple-double with the Houston Rockets in a game against the Sacramento Kings.
October 17, 2022: Contract Extension with Rockets
On October 17, 2022, Kevin Porter Jr. signed a four-year contract extension with the Houston Rockets.
March 23, 2023: Second Triple Double
Kevin Porter Jr. recorded his second triple-double on March 23, 2023, in a loss to Memphis.
September 11, 2023: Arrest and Assault Charges
On September 11, 2023, Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested and charged by the NYPD with assaulting his girlfriend. Following this, the Houston Rockets barred him from any interaction with the team.
October 17, 2023: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder and Waived
Kevin Porter Jr. was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 17, 2023, and subsequently waived.
January 23, 2024: Plea Deal Acceptance
On January 23, 2024, Kevin Porter Jr. accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to misdemeanor reckless assault and second-degree harassment.