"That was his goodbye to me" - Michael Porter Jr. reveals Nikola Jokic's wild group chat message to him post Nuggets exit

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Michael Porter reveals Nikola Jokic's parting message for him [Picture Credit: Getty]

The Denver Nuggets traded away Michael Porter Jr., a key member of their 2023 NBA championship team. After seven seasons with the Nuggets, Porter will next wear the Brooklyn Nets jersey.

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Porter appeared on the "Glory Daze" podcast on Thursday and opened up about his conversation with his teammates when he was traded.

"It was tough goodbye to my teammates. Especially, you know Jamal and Aaron. The guys have been there for a long time. They just all kind of texted in the group chat."

Porter revealed that Nikola Jokic messaged him and jokingly suggested he use protection.

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"The only thing Nikola said was, "wrap it up out there in NYC." That's all he said. He said, "make sure you wear a condom out there." That's all he said. That was his message. That was his goodbye to me."
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Porter's game significantly improved alongside Jokic, widely considered one of the greatest passers in NBA history. Porter's game will come under increased scrutiny as he will serve as one of the Nets' offensive leaders next season.

Michael Porter Jr. reveals his struggles with women

Michael Porter Jr. made statements this offseason that caused a stir. Earlier this month, the 2023 NBA champion said women were his vice.

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"Everybody has different vices. Everybody has different things that they struggle with. … You know, for example, my brother struggled with gambling," he said in a vlog. (Starts at 2:26 mark)
"My vice has always come in the form of women. And when I'm far from God, and I'm not in my word, I'm not praying, I'm not prioritizing Him, like that seems to be the place that the devil gets me, is in the space of women."
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However, the Nets star said that he has been working on building a more consistent relationship with God and practicing his faith.

Previously, Porter revealed a strange practice in his dating life. He said he tests a woman's beliefs by showing her videos of manosphere influencer Andrew Tate.

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