DOG • Michael Porter Jr. Player Profile

MICHAEL PORTER JR. (DEN)

**#1•MPJ**

***F • 6’10, 218 lbs; 5th year, Missouri***

STAR UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: NEW WAVE, HYBRID WING

Michael Porter Jr. shows out as a smooth-scoring, hybrid wing in the Mile High City; MPJ’s pretty athletic at 6’10, can create shots for himself at all three levels - very comfortable rising for Js 1 on 1 or behind a screen; great outside shooter w/ beautiful form on his J, keeps the ball high & fires quickly (high arc, all net); likes to size up & score off a couple dribbles - isn’t much bothered by a hand in his face; shot selection is a work in progress, must value great looks during flow of games; inconsistent defender - activity & subsequent productivity hinges on max. effort; making plays for others is the next step in his development; solid finisher in the lane, needs to trust the drive a bit more (can finish thru people); instinctive rebounder, has great pursuit of the ball; highly confident in his abilities, truly believes he has the advantage in every matchup (jumper is difficult to stop once he’s in rhythm); re-upped w/ Nuggets - ridiculous talent: when healthy, MPJ’s an instant bucket, takes pressure off Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray offensively; bounced back from injury woes to win NBA title in Year 4! - MPJ’s constant improvement & production is essential in Denver