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Michael Porter Jr. has been no stranger to stirring up controversy on podcasts, but there’s a decent chance that could all be in the past.
That’s because the Brooklyn Nets star said on NBA player Lonzo Ball’s show that his team advised him to “steer clear” of specific topics.
“Being on the Internet for something other than basketball, I feel like it’s a summer thing. But no, definitely, even the organization, we’ve had conversations, they would appreciate it if I steer clear of certain topics, you know what I mean?” Porter said.
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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. shoots in front of Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs in the first quarter at the Kia Center. (Mike Watters/Imagn Images)
That didn’t exactly stop Porter from saying his eighth-grade self would do just fine against WNBA players, citing past experience. However, he admitted on the podcast that the WNBA topic is “sensitive,” but it wasn’t the first time he made similar comments.
The Nets did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Porter once said he wouldn’t date a woman who was “hit on” by another NBA player.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. shoots the ball in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)
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“If it’s somebody that I’m going to be with on a daily basis and have to see them and they’ve hit on your girl or whatever, it’s going to be hard to deal with,” he said, according to Complex. “Maybe some guys are emotionally locked down enough that it won’t bother them, but that’s not me bro.”
Porter has also mentioned controversial figure Andrew Tate in other appearances, including showing women some of his clips to “play devil’s advocate.”
“I need to see a little bit about their, like, beliefs,” Porter said on the “One Night with Steiny” podcast. “So I’m not saying I’m a misogynist or anything, but I’m going to throw some Andrew Tate on and see how they react… I’m going to record conversations and play devil’s advocate just to see how this girl thinks about certain things.”
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. at the Barclays Center. (Wendell Cruz/Imagn Images)
Speaking on Carmelo Anthony’s podcast last month, Porter likened his controversial comments to “just talking s—.”
Porter’s Nets are 2-12 on the season, but Porter is a bright spot, averaging more than 24 points and seven rebounds. His brother, Jontay, was recently banned from the NBA for gambling.
