Michael Porter Jr .’s first season with the Nets has moved well past novelty and into something more concrete. To head coach Jordi Fernández, the label is no longer up for debate. “I mean, he’s an All-Star,” Fernández said. “He’s played like an All-Star, you just got to watch him play, and how much better he’s gotten.”

Rollins is constantly overshadowed by teammate Kevin Porter Jr ., but is more than holding his own, averaging 17.0 points, 3.3 3-pointers, 5.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals while shooting 50% from the floor and 78% from the line. There's no reason he won't do this the rest of the way, so managers should just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Bill Simmons says that Michael Porter Jr. is playing so well that the Nets need to trade him immediately because he is hurting their rebuilding efforts.

Michael Porter Jr. started his career with the Denver Nuggets, where he played for six seasons. He won a championship with them in 2023, cementing himself as one of the premier spot-up shooters in the league.

The NBA traditionally favored big men until about a decade ago, as the game has become smaller and more perimeter-oriented. Many big men have had to adapt their