Last Updated on December 24, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Michael Porter Jr.

  • Full Name: Michael Lamar Porter Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: 25 (born June 29, 1998)
  • Birthplace: Columbia, Missouri, USA
  • Hometown: Columbia, Missouri
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Weight: 218 pounds (99 kg)
  • Wingspan: Approximately 7 feet (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Reportedly 15 (US)
  • High Schools:
    • Father Tolton Catholic High School (Columbia, Missouri)
    • Nathan Hale High School (Seattle, Washington) – Played under coach Brandon Roy.
  • College:
    • University of Missouri (2017–2018)
      • Played only three games due to a back injury.
  • NBA Draft:
    • Selected 14th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2018 NBA Draft.
  • Positions: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • Jersey Number: 1
  • Teams Played For
    1. Denver Nuggets (2018–present)
  • NBA Championship: 2023 (with the Denver Nuggets)
  • Kids: None reported.
  • Siblings:
    • Comes from a basketball family.
    • Brothers: Jontay Porter (played in the NBA) and several others who played basketball at a competitive level.
    • Sisters: Sisters have also played basketball, including Cierra Porter, who played at the University of Missouri.

Michael Porter Jr. is known for his exceptional shooting, rebounding ability, and potential to become one of the league’s top forwards. Despite early-career injuries, he has established himself as a key player for the Denver Nuggets.