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Michael Porter Jr: “I Just Want People To See That There’s More Than Meets The Eye To Athletes.”

Nico Martinez
Sep 21, 2021
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As 23-year-old Michael Porter Jr. prepares for his third NBA season, he took a minute to chat with ClutchPoints, where he discussed a number of subjects.

Mostly, though, he wanted to let the world know about the motivations behind his “Curious Mike” show, which is on the cusp of releasing its second season.

According to MPJ, he wants to shed some light on a different side of athletes, one that fans don’t really get to see on the court.

(via ClutchPoints)

“Like I said, I just kinda want people to see that there’s more than meets the eye to athletes. There is so much going around the world right now. Like you just said, there’s a lot of athletes coming out and saying they are not necessarily happy and are going through a lot. That’s real stuff. I just want to create something where you can have conversations,” the Nuggets youngster added.

I think people with a lot of influence sometimes don’t like to talk about things like that because they might be put down or crucified on social media, whatever it is. I just want to do something that breaks those boundaries a little bit.”

Porter has big plans for the show, which will feature Brandon Roy and maybe even his teammate and co-star, Nikola Jokic.

“Definitely Nikola is a unique dude that I really respect. [I] would love to have him in the show. I got to bring it up to him still. I don’t even know if he knows about it because he’s not on social media or anything. People can learn a lot from that dude: he’s the MVP but he doesn’t really carry himself like he thinks he’s a superstar—he’s just a regular guy.

I respect his consistency on and off the court and who he is. He’s a funny guy, so I’m hoping to get him on there so that people can see a different side of Joker, too.”

Today, basketballers are fighting hard to prove they can do other things besides dribble a basketball. Over the years, many stars have supported the “More Than An Athlete” movement, and it seems “Curious Mike” is acting in the spirit of that movement.

It will be interesting to see what Porter does with his show going forward, and what kinds of themes will be explored.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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