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Michael Porter Jr. Calls Himself a ‘Toxic Ex,’ Picks Nuggets to Win in Candid Interview

The viral remarks revive scrutiny of his podcast commentary during a career-best Nets season.

Overview

  • On The Emily Austin Show, Porter said he would “love it, and hate it” if Denver won a title and likened himself to “a toxic ex.”
  • He predicted the Nuggets to win the championship and called Nikola Jokic the best basketball player he has ever seen.
  • NetsDaily highlighted that Porter defended Andrew Tate, voiced COVID‑vaccine skepticism, and questioned the earth’s shape during the interview.
  • Brooklyn officials, including GM Sean Marks, previously held private conversations with Porter about past comments, with no new disciplinary actions reported.
  • Porter is averaging 24.3 points and 7.2 rebounds in a breakout year, has criticized deliberate tanking without accusing the Nets, and says he enjoys Brooklyn after arriving in the offseason trade that sent Cameron Johnson and a 2032 first-round pick to Denver.