History of Michael Porter Jr. in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 29, 1998: Michael Porter Jr. Born

On June 29, 1998, Michael Lamar Porter Jr., also known as "MPJ", was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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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.

November 22, 2017: Underwent Back Surgery

On November 22, 2017, Michael Porter Jr. underwent a successful microdiscectomy of his L3-L4 spinal discs, expected to miss the remainder of the 2017-18 season.

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 after recovering from back surgery.

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.

July 19, 2018: Second Back Surgery

On July 19, 2018, the Nuggets announced that Michael Porter Jr. had undergone a second back surgery and would miss the entire season.

2018: Drafted by the Nuggets

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

2018: Brother Reclassified

In 2018, Michael Porter Jr.'s younger brother, Jontay Porter, reclassified from the class of 2018.

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.

November 29, 2021: Missed Season

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

September 10, 2023: First Pitch in Taiwan

On September 10, 2023, while visiting Taiwan, Michael Porter Jr. threw out the first pitch at a CTBC Brothers game.

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.

April 2024: Brother's Legal Issues

In April 2024, Michael Porter Jr.'s younger brother Coban was sentenced to six years in prison, and another brother, Jevon, was arrested on suspicion of DWI.