The Michael Porter Jr. experience seems to be going well.
Let’s be real, was he ever going to be playing in SL? My gut says no. I think the Nuggets were significantly downplaying his health with reports coming out from beat writers that he was 100% healthy and wouldn’t be restricted. Or the report that he’s the same MPJ from HS. I think it was PR for fans and everyone else. However, this injury has legitimately sealed the deal for them... and man, how unfortunate.
I saw an article less than a year ago saying that he added fish into his diet. I think the Nuggets legitimately need to take control of his nutrition if they haven’t already. He’s got the case of Kevin Durant legs with a lack in lower body strength. I watched some of his highlights in practice and I can’t tell if he put on muscle. MPJ is a multi-million dollar investment for the Nuggets. They were a very fortunate and loaded team to be able to pick him at 14. But I can’t help but wonder if MPJ scared teams from drafting Jontay at all. No offense to Jontay, but he’d take up a roster spot and salary. He’s have a lot of the rehab/medical team dedicated to his progression... all of that for a player who may or may not be a good NBA player? Especially one with that comes from a family with major injury problems.
Not saying it’s wasted resources, but it’s a lot of resources and attention for a player.
Feel bad for Michael though. Hopefully he ends up like Embiid where it might take him a few years, but he’ll eventaully be able to make it.