Michael Porter Jr. Gets Honest About Denver Nuggets Struggles

The Denver Nuggets are one of the most notable teams in the NBA.
Despite being 12-10 in their first 22 games, the team has clearly underachieved to start the 2024-25 season.
After Thursday's practice, Michael Porter Jr. met with the media.
He made honest comments about the team's start.
Porter Jr. (via DNVR Sports): "To have a winning record is nice, but we definitely need to be more consistent winning. We've had a couple bad streaks of losing so far this year... Sometimes you need some tension and you need a wake up call."
Michael Porter Jr. after today’s practice: “Sometimes you need some tension and a you need a wake up call.” pic.twitter.com/UTcGlQP121
— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) December 12, 2024
Porter Jr. is in his seventh season with the franchise.
The 2023 NBA Champion is averaging 19.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 51.2% from the field and 38.8% from the three-point range in 22 games.
The Nuggets are coming off a strong showing against the Atlanta Hawks.
They won by a score of 141-111, and Porter Jr. finished with 26 points, seven rebounds and three assists while shooting 12/17 from the field and 1/5 from the three-point range in 36 minutes of playing time.
🗣️ Michael Porter Jr.
— Guerilla Sports (@guerillasports_) December 12, 2024
"To have a winning record is nice, but we definitely need to be more consistent."#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/HwgFb2M496
On Friday night, the Nuggets will resume action when they host James Harden and the LA Clippers in Colorado.
They have gone 6-4 in ten games at home.
Porter Jr. was the 14th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Missouri.
His career averages are 15.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field and 40.8% from the three-point range in 290 games.