Otto Porter Jr. facts for kids
Porter with the Washington Wizards in 2018
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 3, 1993 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| High school | Scott County Central (Sikeston, Missouri) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgetown (2011–2013) |
| NBA Draft | 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall |
| Selected by the Washington Wizards | |
| Pro career | 2013–2024 |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2019 | Washington Wizards |
| 2019–2021 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2021 | Orlando Magic |
| 2021–2022 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2022–2024 | Toronto Raptors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Otto Porter Jr. was a professional basketball player from the United States. He was born on June 3, 1993. He played for eleven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In 2022, he won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors. Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas. The Washington Wizards chose him as the third overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft.
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High School Basketball Journey
Porter went to Scott County Central High School. This school district includes small towns like Morley and Sikeston. He was named an all-state player in his junior and senior years. He helped his team, the Braves, win three Class 1 state championships in a row. This gave Scott Central their 15th state title, which was a record.
In his senior year, he led the Braves to a 29–2 record. He averaged 30 points and 14 rebounds per game. Experts like Rivals.com saw Porter as a top player. They listed him as the 8th best power forward in the nation in 2011.
College Basketball Career
Porter decided to play for the Georgetown Hoyas. His first game was on November 12, 2011, against Savannah State. In that game, he scored 9 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots. During his first year, he averaged 9.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
In his second year, he almost doubled his scoring. He averaged 16.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. At the end of the 2012–13 season, Porter led his team to a 25–7 record. They earned a high spot in the 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Because of his great play, he was named the Big East Player of the Year. He was also a finalist for two major awards, the Naismith Trophy and Wooden Award.
On April 15, 2013, Porter decided to leave college early. He chose to enter the NBA draft instead of playing his last two years.
Professional Basketball Journey
Playing for the Washington Wizards (2013–2019)
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The Washington Wizards picked Porter as the third player in the 2013 NBA draft. However, he missed his first training camp and 18 games because of a hip injury. He played his first NBA game on December 6, 2013. He did not score any points in that game.
On November 1, 2014, he scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks. This was his career high at the time. On November 7, 2015, he set a new career high with 23 points. Later, on December 12, 2015, he scored 28 points, which was another career high.
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On November 9, 2016, Porter scored 34 points against the Boston Celtics, a new career high. He also had 32 points and 13 rebounds on December 26. He made five three-pointers in that game. On January 18, he made six three-pointers, scoring 25 points. He did this again the next night, scoring 23 points.
In the 2016–17 season, he started 80 games. He set career highs in points (13.4 per game), rebounds (6.4), and steals (1.5). He shot very well, making 51.6 percent of his shots overall and 43.4 percent of his three-pointers. He was one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA that season.
On July 4, 2017, the Brooklyn Nets offered Porter a large contract. The Wizards decided to match this offer to keep him. On October 27, he scored 29 points against the Golden State Warriors. On December 29, he made seven three-pointers, matching a career high, and scored 26 points. He matched his season high of 29 points again on February 28, also against the Warriors.
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On November 24, 2018, Porter scored 29 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. This was his season high. He later missed 10 games due to a bruised right knee. When he returned, he played from the bench for 13 games. He then started a game on January 30 but injured his left big toe.
Time with the Chicago Bulls (2019–2021)
On February 6, 2019, Porter was traded to the Chicago Bulls. He moved there in a trade that involved other players. On February 13, he had his best scoring night ever. He scored 37 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. He made 16 of his 20 shots in that game.
Playing for the Orlando Magic (2021)
On March 25, 2021, Porter was traded again. He and Wendell Carter Jr. went to the Orlando Magic. In return, the Bulls received other players and future draft picks.
NBA Champion with Golden State Warriors (2021–2022)
On August 6, 2021, Porter signed a contract with the Golden State Warriors. He played an important role in the team. In 2022, Porter won an NBA championship with the Warriors. They defeated the Boston Celtics in six games in the 2022 NBA Finals. He even started in Game 6 of the Finals.
Toronto Raptors and Retirement (2022–2024)
On July 6, 2022, Porter signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Raptors. However, he played only eight games in the 2022–23 season. On January 10, 2023, he had surgery on his left foot, which ended his season.
On February 8, 2024, Porter was traded to the Utah Jazz. He did not play any games for the Jazz. On March 11, 2024, he was released by the team. After this, he announced that he was retiring from basketball.
Career Statistics
Here are Otto Porter Jr.'s basketball statistics from his time in the NBA and college.
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013–14 | Washington | 37 | 0 | 8.6 | .363 | .190 | .667 | 1.5 | .3 | .2 | .0 | 2.1 |
| 2014–15 | Washington | 74 | 13 | 19.4 | .450 | .337 | .734 | 3.0 | .9 | .6 | .4 | 6.0 |
| 2015–16 | Washington | 75 | 73 | 30.3 | .473 | .367 | .754 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 1.4 | .4 | 11.6 |
| 2016–17 | Washington | 80 | 80 | 32.6 | .516 | .434 | .832 | 6.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | .5 | 13.4 |
| 2017–18 | Washington | 77 | 77 | 31.6 | .503 | .441 | .828 | 6.4 | 2.0 | 1.5 | .5 | 14.7 |
| 2018–19 | Washington | 41 | 28 | 29.0 | .457 | .369 | .766 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 1.6 | .5 | 12.6 |
| Chicago | 15 | 15 | 32.8 | .483 | .488 | .906 | 5.5 | 2.7 | 1.2 | .6 | 17.5 | |
| 2019–20 | Chicago | 14 | 9 | 23.6 | .443 | .387 | .704 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 1.1 | .4 | 11.9 |
| 2020–21 | Chicago | 25 | 6 | 21.6 | .441 | .400 | .838 | 5.5 | 2.0 | .5 | .2 | 9.9 |
| Orlando | 3 | 0 | 22.0 | .360 | .111 | 1.000 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 | .0 | 8.0 | |
| 2021–22† | Golden State | 63 | 15 | 22.2 | .464 | .370 | .803 | 5.7 | 1.5 | 1.1 | .5 | 8.2 |
| 2022–23 | Toronto | 8 | 2 | 18.3 | .500 | .353 | 1.000 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.4 | .0 | 5.5 |
| 2023–24 | Toronto | 15 | 1 | 11.6 | .424 | .348 | 1.000 | 1.9 | .5 | .3 | .3 | 2.6 |
| Career | 527 | 319 | 25.4 | .477 | .397 | .797 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 1.1 | .4 | 10.3 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014 | Washington | 3 | 0 | 2.0 | .333 | .000 | – | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .7 |
| 2015 | Washington | 10 | 0 | 33.1 | .443 | .375 | .476 | 8.0 | 1.8 | 1.2 | .2 | 10.0 |
| 2017 | Washington | 13 | 13 | 32.9 | .532 | .282 | .886 | 6.9 | 1.8 | 1.6 | .5 | 12.2 |
| 2018 | Washington | 5 | 5 | 31.6 | .488 | .417 | .625 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 10.0 |
| 2022† | Golden State | 19 | 3 | 19.5 | .494 | .404 | .778 | 3.4 | 1.8 | .9 | .3 | 5.4 |
| Career | 50 | 21 | 25.9 | .491 | .359 | .726 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 1.1 | .4 | 8.2 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2011–12 | Georgetown | 33 | 8 | 29.7 | .525 | .226 | .702 | 6.8 | 1.5 | 1.1 | .8 | 9.7 |
| 2012–13 | Georgetown | 31 | 30 | 35.4 | .480 | .422 | .777 | 7.5 | 2.7 | 1.8 | .9 | 16.2 |
| Career | 64 | 38 | 32.5 | .498 | .355 | .751 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 | .9 | 12.8 | |
Otto Porter Jr.'s Family and Basketball
Otto Porter Jr. comes from a family with a strong history in basketball. Many of his family members have achieved great things in the sport. His father, Otto Porter Sr., was part of Scott County Central High School's first championship team in 1976. He also holds the school record for rebounds.
His mother, Elnora Porter, helped the same school win a state championship in 1984. His uncles, Marcus Timmons and Donnie McClinton, won six state championships together. Other uncles, Melvin Porter and Jerry Porter, and his younger brother, Jeffery Porter, have also won state titles.
His cousin, Calvin Porter Jr., was on the high school's championship team in 2011. Another cousin, Mark Mosely, was a starting player for the Braves when they won state championships in 1990 and 1991. His cousins Corey and Reece Porter helped Sikeston High School win its first state title. Many members of the Porter family have been part of the Braves' state championship teams.
See also
In Spanish: Otto Porter para niños
