Michael Porter Jr. plans to retire from basketball in five to six years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Michael Porter Jr. expressed a desire to retire from basketball within the next five to six years. He emphasized the importance of being present for his future children and not wanting others to raise them. Porter, 24, values a more settled family life and intends to focus on that after concluding his playing career. His comments reflect a shift in priorities toward family over an extended professional basketball future.
- •Porter Jr. prefers to retire from basketball in five to six years.
- •He wants to prioritize raising his children.
- •At 24, Porter is considering life beyond basketball.
- •His comments could impact future decisions with the Nuggets.
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Porter Jr: 'I don't want to play basketball for 10 more years. I want to be done in the next five, six years'
"Michael Porter Jr: 'I don't want to play basketball for 10 more years. I want to be done in the next five, six years'
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