Nuggets GM Makes Shocking Comment About Michael Porter Jr.

Denver Nuggets GM Calvin Booth did not hold back with this answer

Speaking with Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer, Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth was asked about the team trading away talented young guard Bones Hyland. In his answer, Booth made a shocking comment about Michael Porter Jr., saying the team could not have two poor defenders who were also focused on themselves.

"I knew you couldn’t have two guys that couldn’t guard, and we couldn’t have two guys that were young and kind of more ‘me guys,’” Booth told O'Connor. “Mike makes $30 million. He’s one of the best shooters in the NBA. So, Bones, there’s no place for you.”

Complimenting Porter's shooting, Booth also got brutally honest about his defense and play style, saying the Nuggets could not have two players like that. It was a very shocking admission from Booth, because while his assessment makes sense, it's not common for a team executive to so bluntly describe a current players deficiencies.

With Hyalnd now with the LA Clippers, the young guard should have an opportunity to be their backup point guard this season. Looking to prove Denver made a mistake by giving up on him so early, Bones projects to be a big piece for the Clippers this season. As for Porter, he definitely has room for improvement defensively, but was a big piece to a Nuggets team that just won it all.

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