Michael Porter Jr. didn’t miss a reunion with the Nuggets
Faced with Nuggets weakenedTHE Networks had a great opportunity to end the streak of three defeats at home. And that’s exactly what they achieved, with a Michael Porter Jr to 27 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (in 32 minutes).
With that, he continues his a beautiful individual campaign there is Brooklynbut the reception of Denver had a special flavor for him, as he played there for seven years (while winning the title in 2023), before transferred during the off-season for financial reasons.
« I was really looking forward to playing this first game since transferring. I was looking forward to playing against these guys. The date had, of course, been marked on my calendar for a long time. And it was fun » he reacted afterwards.
Before the gameson coach, Jordi Fernandezhad a “no no doubt » on Michael Porter Jr.’s motivation against the team that traded him: ” If I were him, I would be very excited to play this match. He will give everything and play well on both sides of the court. This is an important day for us, but especially for him. »
Win/win transfer?
Upon arrival, Michael Porter Jr. was on the field, for his first matchup with the franchise that drafted him in 2018 (with the 14th pick). Where does excess motivation come from?
« I use absolutely anything I can as a source of motivation… » he answered. ” There was so much noise around me, as a player… And I knew that by coming here, with my health, I would change the image that people have of me. »
I David Adelman estimated for his part that ” the transfer was good for everyone “, and that the Nuggets have” use in the right way “, victory” many matches work this way », he also readily recognizes that Michael Porter Jr.’s departure leaves him with a void in the locker room.
“My ambition was to become the best player in the league”
« I miss our discussions » he admittedand then evoking the personality of his former player. ” I think a lot of people today are afraid to be themselves. This is not the case with Michael. People sometimes make fun of themselves because they may be afraid to say what they really think, but Michael will say it whether you agree with him or not. »
The Denver coach also appreciates “ to see if there is more freedom by order of Jordi (Fernandez) ,” which allows Michael Porter Jr. to show that he really is more than just a role.
« My ambition was to become the best player in the league » discovered winger, reminiscing about his pre-NBA years. ” Injuries decided otherwise, but I think determination and persistence allowed me to find a pretty important place in the NBA. So everything I achieve now does not surprise me. To be able to do that after all my injuries makes me especially proud. »
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| Michael Porter Jr | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | IT | 55 | 16:25 | 50.9 | 42.2 | 83.3 | 1.2 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 9.3 |
| 2020-21 | IT | 61 | 31:21 | 54.2 | 44.5 | 79.1 | 1.5 | 5.8 | 7.3 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 19.0 |
| 2021-22 | IT | 9 | 29:27 | 35.9 | 20.8 | 55.6 | 1.0 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 9.9 |
| 2022-23 | IT | 62 | 29:00 | 48.7 | 41.4 | 80.0 | 1.0 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 17.4 |
| 2023-24 | IT | 81 | 31:40 | 48.4 | 39.7 | 83.6 | 1.3 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 16.7 |
| 2024-25 | IT | 77 | 33:41 | 50.4 | 39.5 | 76.8 | 1.8 | 5.2 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 18.2 |
| 2025-26 | BKN | 26 | 11:00 p.m | 49.6 | 41.0 | 81.2 | 1.3 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 25.8 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2026-01-05 07:14:00
