Another of Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr.’s brothers is facing legal trouble.
Jevon Porter was arrested on April 27 at 1:31 a.m. in Boone County, Missouri on suspicion of driving under the influence. Missouri State Highway Patrol Records.
Porter, 20, was released on a summons.
The incident comes less than three weeks after Michael Porter Jr.’s other brother, Koban, was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a fatal car crash in Denver in January 2023. It happened to me.
Corban, a former Nuggets member, admitted during his sentencing hearing that he was intoxicated at the time of the accident.
Michael Porter Jr.’s other brother, Jontay Porter, was also banned for life from the NBA in April after he was found to have bet on games, influenced the outcome of bets, and passed confidential information to the winners. Ta.
Jevon played two seasons as a forward on Pepperdine University’s men’s basketball team before transferring to Loyola Marymount.
The sophomore at Pepperdine University averaged 16.2 points per game and shot 42.5 percent from the field.
“We are aware of recent reports in the media and are gathering information regarding this matter,” Loyola Marymount said. told ESPN in a statement..
Missouri State Sergeant Kyle Green told ESPN that Jevon was initially stopped for speeding before being arrested for drunk driving.
Amid all the problems facing the Friars, Michael Porter Jr. remains focused on the Nuggets’ pursuit of a second straight NBA title.
He is averaging 22.8 points per game and shooting 55.3 percent from the field.
The Nuggets defeated the Lakers in five games and will face the Timberwolves in the second round.
