Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Jontay Porter:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jontay Porter
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 15, 1999
  • Hometown: Columbia, Missouri, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Weight: 240 pounds (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: Worn #4 (Memphis Grizzlies)
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School:
    • Father Tolton Catholic High School (Columbia, Missouri)
  • College:
    • University of Missouri (2017–2018)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft due to injuries.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Memphis Grizzlies (2020–2021)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: None
  • Siblings:
    • Brother: Michael Porter Jr. (NBA player, Denver Nuggets)
    • He has six siblings in total, including Michael Jr., Coban, Jevon, Bri, and Izaak.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jontay Porter’s player archetype is that of a skilled stretch big, a frontcourt connector whose value came from feel, passing, touch, and floor-spacing potential more than explosive athleticism or brute-force interior play. Defensively, he projected as a positional team big who could use size and awareness to rebound, hold space, and make smart rotations, though evaluators also questioned how well he would handle quicker matchups and higher-end NBA athleticism. Offensively, his role fit as a complementary big who could pass on the move, make quick decisions, score facing up, and threaten defenses as a shooter rather than operate as a traditional low-post focal point. Physically, Porter was listed at 6-foot-11 and 235 pounds, giving him legitimate center size even though his game leaned far more on skill and feel than vertical pop. Altogether, his play style was that of a modern finesse big, built around pass-dribble-shoot ability, offensive versatility, and smart team play from the frontcourt. (nbadraft.net)

Sources:

NBADraft.net — Jontay Porter
Sports Illustrated — NBA Draft Big Board 3.0: Zion Williamson Remains on Top, Ja Morant Moves Into Top Three
NBA.com — Wings in 2018 Draft class solid, but future stars are few and far between