Michael Porter Jr. has explored the content creation route with a unique perspective, being an active NBA player and host of a podcast where he’s not afraid to speak his mind. Appearing on Justin Laboy’s podcast, ‘Respectfully’, Porter opened up on relationships, women, and money.
Talking about the impact women can have on a career well-made, he revealed that he’s cautious of falling into a trap where someone is with him for what he can provide.
“Every dude, if you think about it, the reason we work so hard, the reason we try to make money, the reason we put the drip on, put the chains on, put the watches on, at the end of the day, like, who’s it really for? It’s for the attention of women,” Porter said.
For the former Denver Nuggets star, when so many of your decisions are dependent on the attention of the opposite sex, it is important to be careful with whom you’re getting involved.
“The thing that motivates you, the thing that brings you up, can also tear you down, dog… If you really think about it, there were a lot of great men, even in the bible, who were brought down by women,” the Brooklyn Nets forward said.
He goes on to cite examples from the Bible of men who were regarded as invincible and at the pinnacle, but found themselves being brought down by women, according to the former Nuggets star.
“You talk about the strongest man in the world, Samson. Delilah, you know, seduced him, and she ended up cutting his hair off, losing all his strength, and died. David, with Bathsheeba… Man, as dope as women are, if you get around the wrong ones, they could also ruin everything for you,” Porter added.
The 27-year-old NBA champion has been flaunting his lifestyle on social media through his new podcast and several vlogs, but at the same time, he continues to advocate for a healthy relationship with women and speaks up against the perils of gambling.
So it isn’t like he’s trying to fit into a box or a stereotype of a young NBA star; it looks like he’s genuinely trying to speak his mind and make people understand the kind of person he is off the court.
“You gotta be careful with who you give your energy to. You can’t just be out here wildin’ and not having self-control over yourself and just think that everything’s gonna work out,” The 27-year-old NBA star said.
He also took the example of NFL veteran turned media personality Shannon Sharpe, who was released from his ESPN contract after a settlement with a young woman who had sued the former tight end for $50 million after being allegedly assaulted for over two years.
“Think about Shannon Sharpe, he built an empire and he started rocking with the wrong shorty or whatever and I don’t know the ins and outs of the situation, she might be a victim, but I’m just saying the fact that like because of man’s vice of women, you could ruin everything you’ve built for your whole life, if you’re not careful,” Porter concluded.
The young NBA superstar is growing into the next phase of his life, where he has to worry about building a family and choosing the right life partner, so this thought process makes sense.
But he’s also in a profession where distractions are an in-built part of the system, so maybe it is better to show restraint and practice self-control.
