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Michael Porter Jr. Reveals Jokic’s Blunt Goodbye Text After Nets Trade

Porter recounts how his early doubts gave way to full respect for Jokic’s game.

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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and forward Aaron Gordon (32) and forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena
Mar 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) and center Nikola Jokic (15) talk during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Overview

  • On the Glory Daze podcast, Porter said Nikola Jokic’s lone group‑chat farewell after the trade was, “Make sure you wear a condom out there, MPJ,” delivered as a joking sendoff.
  • Porter explained he didn’t initially grasp Jokic’s level in his first training camp but soon concluded the center was the best player in the world.
  • Denver moved Porter to Brooklyn this summer in a deal for Cam Johnson as part of rebalancing the roster around Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
  • Porter leaves Denver after averaging 18.2 points and 7.0 rebounds last season while shooting nearly 40% from three.
  • Jokic, a three‑time MVP who led the Nuggets to the 2023 championship, drew fresh praise from Serbia teammate Bogdan Bogdanovic for elite conditioning and confidence ahead of EuroBasket.