Michael Porter Jr. Claims Surprising Spot as NBA’s Second-Best Shooter—Steph Curry Left Speechless?
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. rarely holds back when he speaks, and this time, he stirred the pot with a take on none other than Warriors’ icon Steph Curry — but surprisingly, it wasn’t the usual eyebrow-raiser. Porter didn’t just throw around wild talk; he openly acknowledged Curry as the one shooter in the league who, without question, outclasses him. At 27, Porter’s confidence in his own shot is sky-high, but when it comes to the pinnacle of NBA shooting, he knows who wears the crown. And honestly? Who could argue? Steph’s staggering 42.3 percent clip from beyond the arc and a shelf full of accolades make him the undisputed king of long-range firepower. Porter even grouped himself with the elite shooters just a step below Curry — names like Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Trae Young, and Damian Lillard — making it clear that while he belongs in the conversation, Steph stands decidedly alone at the top. Usually, Porter’s opinions turn heads for their boldness, but this time, he nailed the shooting hierarchy dead on.
When Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. speaks, NBA fans listen — usually because he has the most outlandish takes.
Porter’s latest headliner involves Warriors superstar Steph Curry.
And … it actually wasn’t that bad.
“Name the players in the league that can for sure shoot better than me?” Porter Jr. said on a livestream with “PlaqueBoyMax” (h/t Sports Illustrated’s Will Despart). “Stephen Curry, that’s the only one I’m giving like a clear elite, can shoot better than me.”
The 27-year-old Porter believes he is one of the best shooters in the world, but not as good as Golden State’s legend.
No one will argue that.
Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. He has made 42.3 percent of his 9,589 career 3-point attempts and is a four-time NBA champion with 11 All-Star appearances because of his perimeter prowess.
Porter put himself in a league of elite shooters below Curry. The career 40.6-percent 3-point shooter mentioned some former Warriors legends.
“[There are] dudes that are on the same level,” Porter said. “I think Klay Thompson, [Kevin Durant]. If I got in the gym [with a player] like Duncan Robinson, he probably can shoot with me. Trae Young, [Damian Lillard]. But I think Steph is the only one clearly better.”
Thompson made 41.3 percent of his 6,009 attempts from range over 11 iconic seasons with the Warriors. Durant made 38.4 percent of his 1,113 attempts over three mythical seasons in the Bay.
Lillard, an Oakland native, has made 37.1 percent of 7,556 career attempts over 13 campaigns. Young and Robinson are no slouches, either.
Porter usually has ridiculously wild takes. But during the Saturday night livestream, the seven-year veteran was spot on about Curry and the NBA’s shooting hierarchy.
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