Michael Porter Jr. reflects on his Klay Thompson workout experience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. discussed a recent workout he had with Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson. During a livestream, Porter admitted he once considered himself the best shooter in the NBA but changed his view after competing with Thompson. He noted that Thompson challenged him in a way he hadn't experienced before, leading Porter to acknowledge Thompson's superior shooting ability. Despite previously strong shooting performance, Porter had a disappointing shooting season last year, and he aims for significant improvement in the upcoming 2026-27 season.
- •Porter claimed to be the best shooter until working out with Thompson.
- •Thompson made 1,342 three-pointers at 39.5% shooting since 2019.
- •Porter made 1,019 three-pointers at 39.8% shooting in the same period.
- •Last season, Porter shot only 36.3% from three-point range.
- •Porter aims to improve his shooting in the 2026-27 season.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Nets' Michael Porter Jr. has interesting Klay Thompson workout story
"Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. felt that he was the best shooter in the NBA until he worked out with Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson.
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