Overview

• Porter said on the Glory Daze podcast that Jokic’s lone message in the Nuggets’ group chat was to “wrap it up” and “make sure you wear a condom” after learning of the trade to Brooklyn.
• The anecdote quickly spread online, resonating with fans who associate Jokic with dry, deadpan humor.
• Porter also shared that he initially underestimated Jokic before coming to view him as the best player in the world and praised his consistent preparation and daily habits.
• The viral moment follows Denver’s June move sending Porter and a 2032 first-round pick to the Nets for Cam Johnson to rebalance the roster around Jokic and Jamal Murray, closing Porter’s seven-year Denver stint that included the 2023 title.
• Porter has drawn added attention for candid public remarks about personal vices and betting-related risks as he settles into a bigger role with the Nets.