Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Michael Porter Jr.

Discover the career path of Michael Porter Jr., from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Michael Porter Jr., nicknamed "MPJ", is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. A highly touted prospect out of high school, he played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers. Drafted 14th overall by the Denver Nuggets in 2018, he won an NBA championship with them in 2023 before eventually being traded to the Nets.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 2016: Originally committed to Washington

In July 2016, Michael Porter Jr. originally committed to Washington but later decommitted after Lorenzo Romar was fired.

2016: Nike EYBL Peach Jam championship

In the 2016 summer, Michael Porter Jr. joined Mokan Elite on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL), leading them to the Nike EYBL Peach Jam championship and was named Co-MVP alongside Trae Young.

March 24, 2017: Committed to play for Missouri

On March 24, 2017, Michael Porter Jr. committed to play for Missouri.

March 29, 2017: Named MVP at McDonald's All-American Game

On March 29, 2017, Michael Porter Jr. was named MVP at the McDonald's All-American Game.

2017: Ranked as top prospect

In 2017, Michael Porter Jr. was ranked as one of the top prospects in his class.

February 22, 2018: Cleared to practice with Missouri

On February 22, 2018, Michael Porter Jr. was cleared to practice with Missouri again.

March 8, 2018: Returned to action

On March 8, 2018, Michael Porter Jr. returned to action in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament.

July 3, 2018: Signed with the Denver Nuggets

On July 3, 2018, Michael Porter Jr. signed a multi-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.

2018: Drafted by the Denver Nuggets

In 2018, Michael Porter Jr. was selected 14th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the NBA draft.

October 31, 2019: NBA Debut

On October 31, 2019, Michael Porter Jr. made his debut in the NBA, coming off the bench with fifteen points, four rebounds, and an assist in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

August 4, 2020: Career-high 37 points

On August 4, 2020, Michael Porter Jr. led the Nuggets to victory, scoring a then career-high 37 points in an overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

April 24, 2021: Career-High 39 Points

On April 24, 2021, Michael Porter Jr. scored a career-high 39 points in a win over the Houston Rockets.

September 27, 2021: Rookie Extension

On September 27, 2021, Michael Porter Jr. and the Denver Nuggets agreed to a 5-year, $172 million rookie extension.

November 29, 2021: To Miss Remainder of Season

On November 29, 2021, it was announced that Michael Porter Jr. would miss the remainder of the 2021-22 NBA season as he would be undergoing a third back surgery.

2023: NBA Championship with Nuggets

In 2023, Michael Porter Jr. won his only NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets.

March 21, 2024: Most Made Three-Pointers

On March 21, 2024, Michael Porter Jr. put up 31 points along with his 193rd made three-pointer of the season, surpassing the previous record of 192 set by Dale Ellis for the most made three-pointers in a season in Nuggets franchise history.