During a recent episode of his Curious Mike podcast, Michael Porter Jr. discussed how certain vices have impacted him and his loved onesMichael Porter Jr. (Image Credit: Imagn)
Michael Porter Jr. has long been recognized as a key figure in the Denver Nuggets’ success. But this offseason marked a new chapter in his career.

Porter was traded to the Brooklyn Nets along with a 2032 first-round draft pick in exchange for Cameron Johnson.

But when it comes to off-court life, fans know little about Porter Jr. During a recent episode of his Curious Mike podcast, he discussed how certain vices have impacted him and his loved ones.

“Everybody has different things that they struggle with. That can go from people that struggle with alcohol to people that struggle with drugs. My brother, for example, struggled with gambling. My vice has always come in the form of women. And when I’m far from God and I’m not in my word, I’m not praying, I’m not prioritizing him, that seems to be the place that the devil gets me—it’s in the space of women,” Porter Jr. said.


He later noted that while his siblings have settled down, he has yet to marry and also revealed why marriage hasn’t been part of his life yet.

“I got two younger brothers that are married. I got two older sisters that are married. I’m the only one that’s not married. And I feel like God kind of gives you what you’re prepared to handle. And so far in my life, like, a good woman, like, I don’t think I’m ready to handle that because I’m all over the place,” he added.

Michael Porter Jr. Speaks On His Brother Jontay’s Gambling Ban

Michael Porter Jr. Michael Porter Jr. (Image Credit: Imagn)
Porter Jr. also addressed the struggles of his brother, Jontay Porter, who was banned from the NBA last year for violating the league’s gambling rules. He explained that financial circumstances played a significant role in his brother’s situation.

“My brother, Jonte, he never seemed to struggle with that vice. I never struggled with the gambling addiction. And maybe Jonte; he wasn’t blessed with tons of money because he struggled with that area of the idolization of money,” Porter Jr. said.

Despite the personal challenges, Porter Jr. is entering Brooklyn with momentum from one of his best seasons in Denver. Last year, he averaged 18.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.