"My vice has always come in the form of women" - Michael Porter Jr. opens up on personal battles

Michael Porter Jr. has opened up about the reason he started his podcast “Curious Mike.” The former Denver Nuggets star said on Monday’s episode that he wanted to create a “judgment-free zone,” where he and fans could open up with honesty.

“Everybody has different vices. Everybody has different things that they struggle with. … You know, for example, my brother struggled with gambling. My vice has always come in the form of women.”(2:26 mark)

Michael Porter Jr. reportedly dated Madison Pettis, famous for her role as Peyton Kelly in Disney’s “Cory in the House,” from 2016 to 2017. Three years later, he and Madison Prewett, a reality TV star, had a public relationship. Early this year, TMZ spotted the Brooklyn Nets forward with his girlfriend, Kelsey Calemine, checking out luxury watches at Rodeo Drive in LA.

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Porter also opened up a bit about his younger brother Jontay Porter’s involvement in illegal sports betting. Last year, the NBA banned Jontay for life after a probe found him guilty of “disclosing confidential information to sports bettors.”

Michael Porter Jr.’s comments came after he expressed his goal of having a more consistent relationship with God. He said that acknowledging these matters could help him become a better practitioner of his faith.

Michael Porter Jr. visited Brooklyn Nets’ practice facility

Michael Porter Jr.’s six-year stay in Mile High City ended early last month when the Denver Nuggets traded him to the Brooklyn Nets. The Nuggets sent a 2032 unprotected first-round pick with Porter to acquire Cameron Johnson. Porter had helped the Nuggets win the 2023 NBA championship.

Two weeks ago, the versatile forward landed in Brooklyn. Via his “Curious Mike” podcast, he showed fans a glimpse of his first visit to the team’s practice facility.

Upon arriving, Michael Porter Jr. promptly noted the two practice courts, which he said were "awesome." He said the Nuggets only had one during his stay with the team. Porter toured the facility and met the training staff before expressing his eagerness to start his newest challenge.

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