Nets' Michael Porter Jr. gets message from Warriors' Draymond Green

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr., who had a standout season in 2025-26, has received a motivational message from Warriors veteran Draymond Green. Green, speaking on his podcast, noted that Porter's performance dipped towards the end of the last season after the Nets were eliminated from the postseason. Green advised Porter to play significantly better in the first 50 games of the upcoming season to secure an All-Star spot, emphasizing that this isn't a knock on Porter but a reminder for young players.

Porter, 28, had an impressive season with 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, but his performance slowed down in February and March. Green's comments suggest that Porter's approach in the new season could impact more than just his All-Star chances, potentially affecting his contract extension eligibility until the end of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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