On August 29, in a recent podcast appearance, Nuggets player Porter Jr. shared some shocking thoughts on NBA life. Porter Jr. expressed that although he loves the sport, his NBA career and the accompanying wealth often make it difficult for him to enjoy this lifestyle.
“I would play for free as long as I can eat,” said Porter Jr., “I love the game… but money sometimes makes it harder to enjoy, because a max contract comes with a lot of expectations, like you should be an All-Star, you should be this, that…”
The 26-year-old Porter Jr. was selected 14th overall in the 2018 draft. Despite initial health concerns, Porter Jr. has performed beyond expectations in his early seasons, earning a five-year, $179.3 million max contract in 2021. To date, including his $15.09 million rookie contract, Porter Jr. has earned close to $200 million.
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