Michael Porter Jr.
#17SF · Brooklyn Nets
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Height
6'10"
Weight
218 lbs
Age
27
College
Missouri
Experience
6 yrs
B
B
B+
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 397 | 24.2 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 46.3% | 39.8% | 81.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 52 | 24.2 | 7.1 | 3.0 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$79.1M
Guaranteed
$79.2M
AAV
$38.3M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
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Michael Porter Jr.'s contract with the Brooklyn Nets grades as a B CVI — the team is getting good return on this investment relative to other small forwards around the league. Michael's production is solid — comfortably above the league-average small forward threshold. As a max contract, Michael's salary is capped by the CBA — meaning the CVI reflects whether production justifies the highest possible investment a team can make in a single player. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid output at a reasonable price point represents good asset management. At 27, Michael is in his prime productive window — exactly when teams want their highest-paid players performing at their peak. The 2-year deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Performance Analysis
B+
#11 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Michael Porter Jr. earns a B+ Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level small forward putting up solid numbers for the Brooklyn Nets. He's averaging 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists through 397 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Michael's strongest area is PPG at 24.2, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 3.0 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Michael ranks 11th. Michael is a reliable contributor who the Brooklyn Nets can count on game to game.
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