Michael Porter Jr. didn’t waste time making headlines in Brooklyn, just not for his on-court performance. The newly minted Brooklyn Nets forward took a playful jab at his former team, the Denver Nuggets, during his first tour of the Nets’ practice facility.
As Porter Jr. stepped off the elevator and laid eyes on the Nets’ dual basketball courts, he couldn’t help but comment:
“I’m just glad y’all got two courts, man. Because over there [in Denver] we had the one court.”
“I’m just glad y’all got two courts, man. Because over there [in Denver] we had the one court.”
Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. on his new practice facility 👀
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The Nuggets’ practice court is housed inside Ball Arena, and while functional, it’s notably limited in space compared to the Nets’ expansive setup.
After seven seasons in Denver, including a pivotal role in their 2023 championship run, Porter was traded to Brooklyn this summer in exchange for Cam Johnson and future draft assets. The move was part of Denver’s effort to reshape its roster and manage salary cap concerns.
Now in Brooklyn, Porter is embracing a new role and a new environment. With the Nets coming off back-to-back losing seasons, he’s expected to be a central offensive piece and hopes to unlock the full potential he believes he hasn’t yet reached.
“I just feel like I have more in my tank still. I don’t feel like I’ve reached my peak,” Porter said in a recent interview.
