Michael Porter Jr. Opens Up About Financial Decisions

Michael Porter Jr. signed a substantial contract extension worth $200 million with the Denver Nuggets in 2021. Recently, he shared in an interview that he is still sharing rental expenses with his ex-girlfriend.

Porter, who was with the Brooklyn Nets since June, discussed some of his financial challenges while appearing on “Justin Labois Show” this month. He mentioned that, although he isn’t living with his ex now, he suggested they find an apartment within her budget and agreed to cover half the rent.

Despite his impressive earnings, Porter expressed that part of his motivation for doing this was to ensure his ex-girlfriend’s intentions were genuine. He remarked, “It’s tough to gauge a woman’s true intentions when there’s money involved.” He was seeking reassurance that she was with him for the right reasons, especially given that many of her previous partners had been financially well-off.

He further elaborated on his perspective, stating, “I still want to know that she’s on this for the right reasons.” Interestingly, even after their relationship ended about five months after their rental agreement, he continues to contribute to the rent as he feels responsible for the breakup.

Porter’s five-year extension, valued at up to $207 million, was initially reported by ESPN. The financial details include $38.3 million this season and an additional $40 million in the next. He had a standout previous season, participating in 77 games and averaging 18.2 points per game, which, according to him, marked one of the best years of his career.