Nikola Jokic on Michael Porter Jr: “Hopefully he’s going to find peace”

Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. faced personal challenges involving his siblings, with one receiving a lifetime NBA ban for betting and another sentenced to prison for a DUI crash.

Despite the turmoil, Porter contributed 19 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks in the game. Porter teammate Nikola Jokic praised his resilience amidst the difficulties.

“That’s why basketball is such a beautiful game, that you don’t think about nothing except what’s going on on the floor,” Jokic said. “Before and after, of course, the stuff hits you.

“But I think we all reached out to him and of course, family is the first thing. But we are some kind of family, too. So, hopefully he’s going to find peace and he’s going to be in a good spot, mentally.”