Michael Porter Jr. shares story about Jokic ignoring dating advice inquiry
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Michael Porter Jr., now with the Brooklyn Nets, recounted a humorous moment involving his former Denver Nuggets teammate Nikola Jokic. While seeking dating advice regarding a Slavic girl, Porter Jr. reached out to Jokic but received no response. This anecdote comes as Porter Jr. enters a pivotal contract season for 2026-27, having just concluded a strong first season with the Nets where he averaged career highs in several categories. The Nets did not address his contract extension before the summer deadline, which adds uncertainty to his future in Brooklyn.
- •Michael Porter Jr. discussed his past teammate Nikola Jokic in a podcast.
- •Porter Jr. sought dating advice regarding Slavic women.
- •He averaged 24.2 points per game last season.
- •Porter Jr. is entering the final year of his contract.
- •Trade rumors are prevalent concerning his future in Brooklyn.
- 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Nets news: Michael Porter Jr. reveals Nikola Jokic didn't respond to his dating advice question
"Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. revealed a conversation he had with his former Denver Nuggets teammate, Nikola Jokic. As Porter Jr. enters a contract season in 2026-27 , he didn’t discussed his future with the Nets. Instead, he told a funny story about his he tried to connect with Jokic while seeking dating advice during his time with the […] The post Nets news: Michael Porter Jr. reveals Nikola Jokic didn't respond to his dating advice question appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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