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. (born June 3, 1993) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for eleven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Otto won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2022. 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 Success
Otto Porter Jr. went to Scott County Central High School. This school is in a small area of Missouri. He was named an all-state player in his junior and senior years. He led his team, the Braves, to win three state championships in a row. This helped Scott Central get its 15th state title overall, which was a record. In his senior year, he helped the Braves achieve a 29–2 record. He averaged 30 points and 14 rebounds per game.
Experts at Rivals.com thought Porter was a top player. They ranked him as the 8th best power forward in the nation. He was also the 37th best player overall in 2011.
College Career at Georgetown
Otto Porter Jr. 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 had 3 blocks. 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 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 the Wooden Award. In the first round of the tournament, his team lost to Florida Gulf Coast. Porter scored 13 points and had 11 rebounds in that game.
On April 15, 2013, Porter announced he would leave college early. He decided 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 chose Otto Porter Jr. as the third overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. He missed the start of his first season due to a hip injury. He played his first NBA game on December 6, 2013. He scored no points in 14 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks. In April 2014, he scored a season-high nine points twice. On November 1, 2014, he scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half against the Bucks. This was a new career high for him at the time.
On November 7, 2015, he set another career high with 23 points against the Atlanta Hawks. On December 12, 2015, he scored 28 points, which was a new career best. This helped the Wizards win against the Dallas Mavericks.
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On November 9, 2016, Porter scored a career-high 34 points in a win over the Boston Celtics. On December 26, he scored 32 points and made five three-pointers. He also grabbed 13 rebounds against the Milwaukee Bucks. On January 18, he made six three-pointers, a new career high. He finished with 25 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. He made six three-pointers again the next night, scoring 23 points against the New York Knicks.
In the 2016–17 season, he started 80 games. He set new 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 from three-point range. He was one of the most efficient scorers in the NBA that season. His three-point shooting percentage was the fourth best in the league.
In July 2017, the Brooklyn Nets offered Porter a large contract. The Wizards matched the offer to keep him on their team. On October 27, he scored 29 points against the Golden State Warriors. On December 29, he made seven three-pointers, matching a career high. He scored 26 points in a win over the Houston Rockets. On February 28, he again scored 29 points against the Warriors.
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On November 24, 2018, Porter scored a season-high 29 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. He missed 10 games due to a bruised right knee. He returned on January 2, 2019, against the Atlanta Hawks. He played as a substitute for 13 games. On January 30, he started a game against the Indiana Pacers but injured his left big toe.
Time with the Chicago Bulls (2019–2021)
On February 6, 2019, Otto Porter Jr. was traded to the Chicago Bulls. In return, the Wizards received Jabari Parker and Bobby Portis. On February 13, Porter scored a career-high 37 points. He made 16 of 20 shots in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Short Stay with the Orlando Magic (2021)
On March 25, 2021, Porter was traded again. He and Wendell Carter Jr. went to the Orlando Magic. The Magic sent Nikola Vučević and Al-Farouq Aminu to the Bulls. Orlando also received two future draft picks.
NBA Championship with Golden State Warriors (2021–2022)
On August 6, 2021, Porter signed with the Golden State Warriors. He played an important role when the Warriors won the NBA championship in 2022. They defeated the Boston Celtics in six games in the 2022 NBA Finals. He even started in Game 6 of the Finals.
Playing for the Toronto Raptors (2022–2024)
On July 6, 2022, Porter signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Raptors. On January 10, 2023, he had surgery on his left foot. This meant he could only play eight games that season.
On February 8, 2024, Porter was traded to the Utah Jazz. He was traded along with Kira Lewis Jr. and a draft pick. In exchange, the Raptors received Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji. However, Porter did not play any games for the Jazz. He was released from the team on March 11, 2024. After this, he announced he was retiring from basketball.
Basketball Statistics
NBA Regular Season Stats
| 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 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| 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 Stats
| 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 holds the high school record for rebounds with 1,733.
- His mother, Elnora Porter, helped the same school win a state championship in 1984.
- His uncles, Marcus Timmons and Donnie McClinton, won a total of six state championships.
- Other uncles, Melvin Porter and Jerry Porter, and his younger brother, Jeffery Porter, also won state titles.
- His cousin, Calvin Porter Jr., was one of three Porters who started for the high school's championship team in 2011.
- His cousin, Mark Mosely, was the starting point guard 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.
- His cousin, Michael Porter, played basketball for Sikeston High School and later for Southeast Missouri State University.
- His cousins, Dominique Porter and Jaylen Porter, played basketball for the Culver-Stockton Wildcats.
- His cousin and former teammate, Bobby Hatchett, played for Midland College.
The Porter family had a member on the Braves' first 11 state championship teams. This shows how important basketball is to their family!
See also
In Spanish: Otto Porter para niños
