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. (MPJ) is a professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. A top prospect in the 2017 class, he played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers before being drafted 14th overall by the Nuggets in 2018. He won an NBA championship with the Nuggets in 2023.
July 2016: Decommitted from Washington
In July 2016, Michael Porter Jr. decommitted from Washington after Lorenzo Romar was fired and Porter Sr. was hired by Missouri.
2016: Nike EYBL Peach Jam championship
In the summer of 2016, Michael Porter Jr. played for Mokan Elite, leading them to the Nike EYBL Peach Jam championship and earning the Co-MVP title.
March 24, 2017: Committed to play for Missouri
On March 24, 2017, Michael Porter Jr. committed to play for Missouri, joining his father and brother.
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, leading the West team to victory. He also participated in the Nike Hoop Summit.
2017: Ranked as top prospect
In 2017, Michael Porter Jr. was ranked as one of the top prospects in his class.
March 8, 2018: Returned to action
On March 8, 2018, Michael Porter Jr. returned to action in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament, coming off the bench.
July 3, 2018: Signed with the Nuggets
On July 3, 2018, Michael Porter Jr. signed a multi-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
2018: Drafted by the 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 NBA debut, coming off the bench to score fifteen points for the Denver Nuggets.
August 4, 2020: Career-High 37 points
On August 4, 2020, Michael Porter Jr. scored 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 against the Houston Rockets.
September 27, 2021: Rookie Extension
On September 27, 2021, Michael Porter Jr. agreed to a 5-year, $172 million rookie extension with the Denver Nuggets.
2023: NBA Championship
In 2023, Michael Porter Jr. won his first NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets.
March 21, 2024: Most made three-pointers in a season
On March 21, 2024, Michael Porter Jr. set a new Nuggets franchise record with his 193rd three-pointer of the season.
November 10, 2024: Game-Winning Jumper
On November 10, 2024, Michael Porter Jr. scored 17 points and hit the game-winning jumper in a victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
February 3, 2025: 36 points against the New Orleans Pelicans
On February 3, 2025, Michael Porter Jr. scored 36 points in a 125–113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
