Overview

• Porter says Jokic texted, "Make sure you wear a condom out there," as his lone group‑chat farewell after the Nets trade, a line that quickly went viral.
• On Glory Daze, Porter recalled initially not seeing Jokic’s greatness before calling him the best player in the world and praising his rigorous, consistent work habits.
• Porter compared Jokic’s day-to-day routine to LeBron James’ approach, pushing back on the notion that Jokic’s laid-back persona reflects a lack of dedication.
• Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes predicted Porter’s counting stats and efficiency could decline in Brooklyn without Jokic’s elite playmaking.
• Denver’s retool sent Porter and a 2032 first to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson and added Bruce Brown, Jonas Valanciunas and Tim Hardaway Jr., earning a top‑three offseason grade from The Athletic per The Sporting News.