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 an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. Once a top prospect in the 2017 class, he played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers. He was drafted 14th overall by the Nuggets in 2018. Porter won his first NBA championship with the Nuggets in 2023.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 2016: Decommitment from Washington

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

2016: Nike EYBL Peach Jam championship

In 2016, Michael Porter Jr. joined Mokan Elite on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) averaging 26.2 points and 11.5 rebounds per game leading them to the Nike EYBL Peach Jam championship and was named Co-MVP alongside teammate and future NBA player Trae Young.

March 24, 2017: Committed to play for Missouri

On March 24, 2017, Michael Porter Jr. committed to play basketball for the University of Missouri, joining his father and brother Jontay.

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 a 109–107 win over the East team.

2017: Ranked as a 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, raising the possibility of returning to play before the end of the season.

March 8, 2018: Returned to action in SEC tournament

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

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 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 NBA debut, coming off the bench and scoring fifteen points for the Denver Nuggets in a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans.

August 4, 2020: Career-high 37 points

On August 4, 2020, Michael Porter Jr. led the Nuggets to a victory in the Orlando bubble, 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 against the Houston Rockets.

September 27, 2021: Agreed to a rookie extension

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

2023: Won First 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, Porter 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.