Overview
- The first fan returns list Michael Porter Jr. 10th in the Eastern Conference for the NBA All-Star Game.
- Porter is posting career highs at 25.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists on .494/.404/.823 shooting, joining an elite group averaging 25-plus on 49% from the field and 40% from three.
- After starting 0-7, Brooklyn is 10-9 in Porter’s last 19 appearances and 7-3 in December, including the NBA’s best defensive rating for the month and a top-three net rating.
- Nets coach Jordi Fernández lauded Porter as a leader by example for his professionalism and shotmaking, while Tim Legler and Warriors coach Steve Kerr highlighted his growth and rising value.
- Under the revised All-Star process, fans, players and media vote on starters and coaches pick the seven East reserves, with full rosters to be announced in late January.