Michael Porter Jr NBA Champion Talks Injuries Jokic, Embiid, Dating & Light Skin Guys? | The Pivot
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Denver’s Michael Porter Jr: NBA Champion talks overcoming injury, being available, playing with Jokic, going against Embiid, dating as a professional athlete, his faith and bond with Russell Wilson…oh and don’t miss MPJ and Channing naming the best looking light-skin guys who they feel represent them the best and the names on this list may surprise you!
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Winning a championship is a long road for any athlete but for Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr, it’s been filled with a lot more bumps and stalled with some serious injuries. But through determination and commitment, MPJ has defied odds and became an intricate part of a championship team playing along side one of the best players in the world, Nikola Jokic.
A high school basketball stand out ranked Number 1 in the nation with a direct path to the NBA as a potential number one pick was in question as back surgeries sidelined him and delivered a dark prognosis of not just delving draft stock but possibly never playing again.
MPJ went through three back surgeries since then and some days doesn’t seem at his full potential, but the 1st round pick is no stranger to doubt, and his faith and confidence have kept him motivated since day one.
When MPJ was told by a Clippers doctor pre-draft that his back injury was more severe than they first believed, the former National High School Player of the Year fell from the top of the board to No. 14 where the Nuggets scooped him up.
He went on to become the first player from his draft class’ lottery to win a championship and has cemented himself as a max contract player in the league. Through his Christian faith and devout belief in himself, MPJ describes how the adversity he faced has helped shape the player and man he is today.
And pushing aside the basketball talk, Channing couldn’t wait to get into the important stuff, starting with his light-skin connection to Michael which leads to a conversation about who represents “them” the best, as well as a talk about MPJ’s dating life. The list of guys MPJ and Chan has some surprise names and see where they rank Obama, Steph Curry, Patrick Mahomes and others.
All laughs aside, the basketball phenom is still a bonafide star in the basketball world, and dishes what it’s like to play with the best in the world right now with Jokic and who he really is as a person and how he matches up with Joel Embiid. MPJ also gives his secret to how teams win championships in this era of NBA and that his greatest skill right now is being available and consistency in playing time, as he hasn’t missed a game this season.
As an outspoken and big voice in sports and faith, MPJ dealt with backlash about sharing his opinions in 2020 and decided to use his own voice by creating a platform called Curious Mike, a podcast where he sits with various guests for one on one conversations about pressing cultural topics and issues.
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Top 5 lightskin rankings is wild 🤣
“Why do you need to look at somebody to talk to them?!?” as he stares at MPJ 😂😂😂
Chan been solid on and off the field, I'm just now finding out he tore his acl 4x in high school, yet still had an NFL career.. Crazy Work
Well he wasn’t exactly a superstar that’s why you’re just now finding out
@jaron312 You my friend,,, have a firm grasp on the obvious, hence me saying "SOLID" on and off the field. I know about his career I'm 42 been watching da sport for awhile. Still didn't know that testimony of his early on. You see how I only presented that in positivity?
@@vittiriowashington5211quoting OJ I see 🤣🤣🤣
@@harlemironside3994 😆
@@vittiriowashington5211you a real one. killed him politely, respectfully. and apparently, with an OJ quote 😂
Michael "Let that choppa sing" Porter Jr. 😂
MPJ is that razor's edge mix of young hubris (maybe from homeschooling and being praised at a very young age) and humility (from the adversity of his surgeries) and I think Jokic, AG, Jamal, KCP and Coach Malone have been very good influences on him. He's definitely stepped it up in terms of effort, defense, rebounding and putting on muscle. You can tell he's evolving and learning. All the best to him.
Dude lives through god and has respect for everyone, he was in Asia doing the first pitch for a baseball game and a pitch invader ran on and MPJ dapped him up and told him nice to meet you lol
Finally - Good news for Denver Nuggets fans, MPJ had 8 percent better shooting tonight than against LAC and 12 percent better three point shooting than against GSW. The coach's elite scorer MPJ was ready to play, his 28 percent from 3 and 38 percent from 2 points contributed to the victory.
@@dragicaandrejevic2060 weirdo, an MPJ hater is a rare breed, oh well he’s a champion
This is why they will repeat
“Sometimes God speaks to you through other people” 🎯🙏🏼
Chan is effortlessly funny. When he pulled out the list I laughed so hard😂😂
Bruh talking about the Michael "the possession ends here" Porter Jr memes is too funny, dude is a comedian.
Pause that whole lightskin conversation!😂😂
“You was still shootin, cuz we light skin.” 😂😂😂
Ryan; "You don't have to be corny to treat a woman right" ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!
The "light skinned" shit was high comedy 😂😂😂
The level of ease and comfort people feel when they sit down with the Pivot is what makes it A1. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
This man glorified God as his exiting words on the show! 💪🏼💪🏽💪🏼💪🏽🙏🏼
Aman
When Ryan said Pat Mahomes isn’t that handsome, cracked up. I couldn’t agree more 😂😂😂
If Woodstock from the snoopy cartoon could talk that would be Mahomes
48:20 Pause 😂😂😂 48:39 Ayoooo 😂😂😂 C'mon now Chan! 😂
MPJ FROM MY STATE MISSOURI WATCHED HIM IN HIGHSCHOOL WAS A BEAST!!! PROUD OF HIM...
Chan with the light skin notes is crazy... Love the pod
Mpj always on the edge of saying something out of pocket 😂
4 black brothers having great conversation. This is beautiful
I’m Puerto Rican
im bosnian
@@315giantslol that was random jarane 😂
Happens all the time in barbershops.
It's so good seeing you on The Pivot , I went to high school with your father! Praying God's blessing over you and your back!
One of the best podcasts out right now i asked for this episode like a year ago and yall delivered much love and respect
30:00 Patrick Mahomes brother out here catching strays. 😅
I love how yall just smoothly brought MPJ into the convo and ft so nonchalantly
That was a great show fellas. You covered a plethora of topics, and you kept it moving. I'm a Nuggets fan and I'm a big MPJ fan so I'm biased, but I enjoy your podcast format too. I like your mix of personalities. I'm going to become a regular listener.
Don't stop'em brothers y'all keep'em coming. Love the show 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
You guys are so personable. I am a faithful watcher. Keep up the good work!
Channing saying yall nasty af is crazy. He knows what he was doing 😅😅😂😂
And he the KING of nasty 😂
Of all people to be calling someone nasty🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Loved this interview! The contrast between athletes from different sports is evident, but their process of training and rehabilitation are similar. I just loved the interaction and mutual appreciation between these four professionals. Go MPJ & Go Nuggets!
Bruh said he’ll probably meet his wife overseas 😂 💯 that’s real
European women are next level
@@elvondoom7916 Foreign in general, I don’t disagree, just surprised he said it on the podcast lol 😂
Passport Bros 📘
Passport bros
Pivot Podcast is dope!!!
As a light-skinned dude, I love this conversation!
Cool dude. Good episode. Love to the Pivot as always!💪🏾
Ryan I haven't heard the word turd in 20 years!! But I agree😂 Great interview!
Thanks gentlemen, i fuljoyed this one 👊🏾
I like when R C was on the step stool in the pic lol😂😂😂
Truly an amazing project. It’s truly an amazing opportunity to see a young man listen to his parents. I think u all should bring Russell Wilson. Respect to u three RQQ
Finally - Good news for Denver Nuggets fans, MPJ had 8 percent better shooting tonight than against LAC and 12 percent better three point shooting than against GSW. The coach's elite scorer MPJ was ready to play, his 28 percent from 3 and 38 percent from 2 points contributed to the victory.
Great Interview!
Send'n Terrific Tuesday Vibes Your Way☆♡☆♡☆♡☆ (Pivot, Pivoters & Michael Porter Jr.)
Man, what he said about being outspoken for God’s truth and not being liked is so real!!
This is so good. They talk about things we think..❤❤❤❤
Great interview!
I need that hoodie R.C. that shit 🔥🔥. Good interview fellas never missing a beat 💯💪💪
Another good one fella’s! Tell MPJ my daughter is single and God-fearing!! 😏🤭 seriously a humble young man!! Luv it!🖤🥰💛
This was great show!
Good Job fellas Another great show
Top 5 lightskins is crazy 😂
Another great podcast
We out here supporting our boy MPJ!. We love you here at DEN Miiiiiike miiiikeee
Was a great interview
Really enjoyed Michael J. Porter Jr…… Seems like a nice, down to earth young man! Love the rest of the guys too! So funny! Keep speaking your truth and keeping your faith Michael! 🙏🙌
This was one of the best ones 😂😂😂😂
I remember seeing him in 4th grade AAU 😮
MPJ... never seen my boy smile this much lol
Finally - Good news for Denver Nuggets fans, MPJ had 8 percent better shooting tonight than against LAC and 12 percent better three point shooting than against GSW. The coach's elite scorer MPJ was ready to play, his 28 percent from 3 and 38 percent from 2 points contributed to the victory.
Solid interview. Spoke the truth
Outstanding content.
Keep doing ur thing bros
Channing is HILARIOUS "HE WEIRD!!" lmfao
Damm Freddy! Every time the conversation start getting good, you Pivot ! LOL
This was real n organic, fye episode
Lets fo denver, finally people noticing my g !
Def. Going to check out Curious Mike!
I never thought mpj would be a corner 3 but it makes sense it’s almost like the triangle offensive
Very Nice Show.. Very informative 💣💣💣👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿✊🏿✊🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Smart loveable guy; wish the best for him❤
RC got the cleanest greatest Hoodie Game Hands down period.
OMG……I looked up MPJ’s draft night suit……😂Chan was right!
Doctor told me to quit playing ball during my college basketball reason because of two grade 3 ankle sprains in a span of 2 months. I came back that year to drop career highs in points
About time they get some basketball players
RC is such an amazing host
Fred- I’m leaving had me dying
So far I’ve gone back to 48:20 to laugh at least 4 times! 😂😂😂
Mississippi in the house!
He was lit
Imma fan of Mike after this
I knew micheal porter when he was homeschooled hee lived in my neighborhood in fishers Indiana
Love the interview. High school star athletes shouldn't be fooled by high school girls. They're aware of your trajectory.
That hoodie is Tough!!! Thank god for google images lol screenshot and it will find the store
Where can I find that sweatshirt @Ryan Clark
great episode! lmao
Mpj one of smartest and well spoken guy in NBA.
I went to go see MPJ and then boy play on Xmas and he like that. I blinked and he scored like 10 points in like 3 mins
Finally - Good news for Denver Nuggets fans, MPJ had 8 percent better shooting tonight than against LAC and 12 percent better three point shooting than against GSW. The coach's elite scorer MPJ was ready to play, his 28 percent from 3 and 38 percent from 2 points contributed to the victory.
MPJ. Stay up bro.
I need that hoodie.
Not a basketball fan like that but this was a good interview
RC can’t help but do the Funny Marco impersonation 😂
“Y’all all live in Philly” he thought they was wallo and gillie 😂
“I’ll probably meet her overseas” future passport bro 📘🇷🇴🇵🇷🇧🇷🇵🇷🇩🇰🇭🇷🇵🇭
He’s so handsome ❤❤❤😂😂
Thank you young Brother Porter, may GOD's favor continue to find you!
The vest MPJ wore on his draft night in 2018, looked like a back brace. I thought that's what it was. If it wasn't then it probably scared people even more than they already were.
lol Ryan I wear a size 18 shoe it ain't hard to find shoes it's hard for stores to have them in stock.
Finally - Good news for Denver Nuggets fans, MPJ had 8 percent better shooting tonight than against LAC and 12 percent better three point shooting than against GSW. The coach's elite scorer MPJ was ready to play, his 28 percent from 3 and 38 percent from 2 points contributed to the victory.
I love THIZ guy
Some parts MPJ face started lookin like Paul Wall to me. 😂
Mpj look so loaded 😂😂😂
Chan funny as he!! 😂
Yall bout to have every bopper in the US trying to go to charity events
His suit was nice!
That suit was smooth lol
It was. They hating lol