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Michael Porter Jr. Says He Spends $200–$250 a Day on Ubers in New York

The comment at Nets media day highlights his early adjustment to the city following a July trade from Denver.

Overview

  • He told YES Network he is currently relying on ride-shares at a cost of $200–$250 per day.
  • He said he shipped a car to New York but chose not to drive because of heavy traffic.
  • Some outlets estimated that daily pace would total roughly $91,000 a year if it continued.
  • Porter was acquired by Brooklyn in July and is set to earn about $38 million this season.
  • Coach Jordi Fernandez called him an elite shooter and signaled a featured role, as coverage also notes backlash to Porter’s offseason podcast and livestream remarks.