Michael Porter Jr. advances to the next batch of 2026 NBA All-Star voting
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr.’s All-Star case continues to gain momentum on the eve of this year’s festivities. Porter Jr. jumped from 10th to ninth place second return of All-Star fan voting results.
The 27-year-old is vying for his first All-Star appearance in the midst of a breakout season following his move to the Nets.
Porter Jr. averaged 25.9 points — 16th in the NBA — 7.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists on .495/.408/.825 shooting shares while emerging as the No. 1 Brooklyn option. He, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the only NBA players to average such efficiency this season.
Michael Porter Jr. on trend toward first All-Star appearance since trade to Nets
Most impressively, the Nets, who many assumed would be among the NBA’s worst teams this season, are 11-10 over Porter Jr.’s last 21 games. Brooklyn posted a +4.3 net rating in Porter Jr.’s minutes. during that period.
Fans (25 percent), players (25 percent) and media (50 percent) vote on the five All-Star starters from each conference. However, coaches will vote on seven reserves in each conference, where Porter Jr.
Monitoring a change in the All-Star selection processboth starters and reserves will be selected regardless of position. Previously, the starters consisted of two backcourt players and three frontcourt players, while the reserves had the same share plus two wild card spots.
Kevin Durant was the last All-Star selection of the Nets in the 2021-22 season. Kyrie Irving (2020-21), James Harden (2020-21), D’Angelo Russell (2018-19), Joe Johnson (2013-14) and Brook Lopez (2012-13) are the team’s only other selections during the Brooklyn era.
2026-01-07 03:57:00
