"I understand the nature of the business. But as a competitor and as a player who's never played on a losing basketball team in the entirety of my basketball career, it was different."
"Through his first 38 appearances, Porter averaged 25.6 points per game, fifth among qualified Eastern Conference scorers at the time when All-Star reserves were selected on Feb. 1."
"I don't think anybody questioned whether he could shoot, but I think could he be a number one option? And I think for us, he's the number one option."
Michael Porter Jr. experienced a unique season with the Nets, where fans rooted for losses to improve draft odds. Despite the team's struggles, Porter excelled, averaging 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. He demonstrated his capability as a primary scoring option, moving beyond his previous role with the Nuggets. Although he was snubbed from the All-Star game, his performance solidified his value, leading to discussions about his future contract and potential extension with the team.
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