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Kevin Porter Jr.

Porter with the Houston Rockets in 2022
No. 7 – Milwaukee Bucks
Point guard / small forward
Personal information
Born	(2000-05-04) May 4, 2000 (age 25) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
High school	Rainier Beach (Seattle, Washington)
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
College	USC (2018–2019)
NBA Draft	2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30th overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	2019–present
League	NBA
Career history
2019–2021	Cleveland Cavaliers
2021–2023	Houston Rockets
2021	→Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2024	PAOK
2024–2025	Los Angeles Clippers
2025–present	Milwaukee Bucks
Career highlights and awards
All-NBA G League First Team (2021) NBA G League scoring leader (2021) NBA G League assists leader (2021) Washington Mr. Basketball (2018)

Bryan Kevin Porter Jr. (born May 4, 2000), also known as KPJ, is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the USC Trojans.

Early Life and Family

Kevin Porter Jr. was born in Seattle, Washington. He was raised by his mother, Ayanna, who became a very important role model for him.

High School Basketball

Porter chose to attend Rainier Beach High School in Seattle. His father had also played sports there, and Kevin wanted to continue that family tradition.

During his final year of high school, he was an amazing player. He averaged 27 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists per game. Rainier Beach High School finished the season with a strong record of 22 wins and 7 losses.

On March 3, 2018, Porter scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a state championship game. Even though his team lost to Garfield High School, he was recognized for his talent. At the end of the season, he was named Washington Mr. Basketball by the state's coaches.

Becoming a College Recruit

After high school, Kevin Porter Jr. was a highly sought-after player for college teams. Experts from 247Sports and Rivals rated him as a five-star recruit. ESPN called him a four-star recruit.

He was considered the best player from Washington in his class of 2018. Many top NCAA Division I basketball programs wanted him. These included UCLA, Oregon, and Washington.

Porter decided to commit to play for the USC Trojans. He was the first USC player since DeMar DeRozan in 2008 to be rated a five-star recruit by Rivals.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Kevin Porter Jr. SG	Seattle, WA	Rainier Beach (WA)	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	Jul 2, 2017
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 89
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 16  247Sports: 27  ESPN: 40
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:

College Basketball Career

Kevin Porter Jr. played his first game for USC on November 6, 2018. He scored 15 points in an 83–62 win against Robert Morris.

He faced some challenges during his college season. He had an injury to his leg that caused him to miss several games. Later, he was suspended by USC for "personal conduct issues." Despite this, he finished the season with the team.

In total, he played in 21 of USC's 33 games. He averaged 9.8 points, four rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. After his first year, Porter decided to leave college early to enter the 2019 NBA draft.

Professional Basketball Career

Playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2019–2021)

Porter with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019

In the 2019 NBA draft, Kevin Porter Jr. was chosen as the 30th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks. However, he was quickly traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. On July 3, 2019, the Cavaliers officially signed him.

Porter made his NBA debut on October 23, 2019. He played in a game against the Orlando Magic. On November 19, he made his first start for the Cavaliers. He scored a career-high 18 points in that game against the New York Knicks.

In January 2021, Porter was traded to the Houston Rockets. He had not played any games for the Cavaliers during the 2020–21 season before the trade.

Time with the Houston Rockets (2021–2023)

On January 21, 2021, Porter joined the Houston Rockets. He was first sent to the Rockets' G League team, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. He played his first game for the Vipers on February 10, 2021.

On February 25, he achieved a "triple-double" in the G League. This means he had 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists in one game. The Rockets then called him back to play for their main team.

Porter's official debut with the Rockets was on March 11, 2021. He scored 13 points, had ten assists, and five rebounds. On April 28, 2021, he had an amazing game. He scored 50 points and made 11 assists in a win against the Milwaukee Bucks. He became the youngest player in NBA history to achieve 50 points and 10 assists in a single game.

During the 2021–22 season, Porter had a disagreement with a Rockets coach during a game. He was suspended for one game because of his behavior. On March 31, 2022, he recorded his first triple-double with the Rockets. He had 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists.

On October 17, 2022, Porter signed a new contract with the Rockets for four years. On March 23, 2023, he recorded his second triple-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

On October 17, 2023, Porter was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, he was released by the Thunder right after the trade.

Playing in Greece with PAOK (2024)

On April 2, 2024, Kevin Porter Jr. signed with a Greek basketball team called PAOK. He played for them for the rest of their season. In six games, he averaged 22 points, 9.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.8 steals per game.

He also made history in the Greek Basket League playoffs. He achieved a triple-double with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists against Panathinaikos. This was the first triple-double in the history of the Greek Basket League playoffs.

Los Angeles Clippers (2024–2025)

On July 10, 2024, Porter signed a contract to play for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Return to the Milwaukee Bucks (2025–Present)

On February 6, 2025, Porter was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He was traded in exchange for another player, MarJon Beauchamp. On March 5, 2025, Porter had a great game for the Bucks. He recorded a triple-double with 14 assists, 11 rebounds, and 10 points in a win against the Dallas Mavericks.

During the first round of the playoffs on April 27, 2025, Porter scored 23 points. He also had five rebounds and six assists in a game against the Indiana Pacers.

On June 30, 2025, Kevin Porter Jr. agreed to a new two-year contract to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks. The deal was officially completed on July 6, 2025.

Player Skills and Style

Kevin Porter Jr. is 6 feet 4 inches tall (1.93 meters). He can play as both a point guard and a shooting guard. He is known for his strong offensive skills. He is very athletic and can score points from different areas on the court. He is good at shooting from far away, driving to the basket, and scoring during fast breaks.

His excellent ball-handling skills allow him to create space from defenders. He can then shoot a step-back jumper or a pull-up shot. Scouts also praise his defense and rebounding abilities. He is good at forcing opponents to turn over the ball and then quickly moving the ball down the court.

When he was drafted, he was compared to other NBA players like James Harden. Porter looks up to James Harden, who is also a left-handed guard, and says Harden has greatly influenced his game.

Some areas that analysts suggested he could improve were his shot choices and how many assists he made compared to turnovers.

Career Statistics

NBA

Regular Season

Playoffs

College

Images for kids

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  Porter dunking over Dzanan Musa of the Brooklyn Nets

See also

In Spanish: Kevin Porter Jr. para niños