The Denver Nuggets and Michael Porter Jr. have agreed to a max five-year contract extension worth up to $207M. MPJ is coming off an impressive season, having averaged 19 PPG and 7.3 REB on 54% FG and a sensational 44.5% on 3PA’s. The former lottery pick has cemented himself as an important piece for an ambitious Nuggets roster led by reigning MVP Nikola Jokic.
Michael Porter Jr. is already one of the best 3pt shooters in the NBA (45% 3P in 2020-21)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
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MICHAEL PORTER JR. HAS ALL THE TALENT IN THE WORLD WITH A VERY BRIGHT FUTURE
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When the Denver Nuggets took Michael Porter Jr. with the 14th pick in the 2018 Draft, it was widely considered a big risk given Porter Jr.’s injury history. However, after sitting out his rookie season to address those issues, he proved the risk was worth the reward. MPJ is part of a great young Denver Nuggets core, who, despite suffering many injuries and setbacks, reached the Western Conference Semifinals and appear to have a bright future ahead of them.
Porter Jr. averaged 31 minutes a game during a breakout “Sophomore” campaign and never shied away from big moments. MPJ gives the impression of a player with all the talent in the world and a very bright future ahead of him, like the Nuggets as a whole. His max extension not only reflects his achievements so far but should also give him the confidence to continue to develop in the future and reach his All-Star ceiling with the potential of one day entering the MVP conversation.
MPJ got the max in Denver
Michael Porter Jr. is already one of the best 3pt shooters in the NBA (45% 3P in 2020-21)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
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Michael Porter Jr. is one of the NBA’s most promising young players with perennial All-Star potential
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 30, 2021
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Porter Jr. throws it down
This Michael Porter Jr dunk: pic.twitter.com/pFan0KgE7t
— InsideHoops (@InsideHoops) September 8, 2020
MPJ In the lab
Michael Porter Jr. putting in work this off-season. 💪
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) September 19, 2021
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