Otto Porter Jr. is an American professional basketball player who features for the NBA’s Chicago Bulls. He made his professional debut in 2013 and created a reliable reputation for himself during his spell with the Washington Wizards. He was selected early in the NBA draft after being regarded as a top prospect, judging from his college performances. Otto Porter’s biography facts, childhood, net worth and personal life will be reviewed in this article as highlights from his NBA/Basketball career, achievements, awards and other noteworthy events in his profile will be considered.
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Otto Porter Biography Facts, Wiki, Age, Family, Wife, Kids
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- Full Name: Otto Porter Jr.
- Born: 3rd June 1993 (age 31 years)
- Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Education: Scott County Central High School, Georgetown Hoyas
- Residence: Arlington, Virginia
- Occupation: Basketball Player
- League: NBA
- Current Team: Chicago Bulls
- Position: Small forward
- NBA Draft: 2013 (Round 1; Pick 3) by Washington Wizards
- Playing Career: 2013–date
- Net Worth: $10 million USD
- Source of Income: Basketball
- Parents: Otto Porter Sr. (father), Elnora Porter (mother)
- Siblings: Jeffery Porter (brother), Brittany Porter (sister)
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Jaclyn Humphrey
- Children: N/A
Otto Porter Childhood Story, Early life & Family Background
Born on 3rd June 1993 in St. Louis, Missouri, Otto Porter Jr. attended Scott County Central High School where he played high school basketball and won all honours at the state level. Coming from a sporting family, it is of little surprise that he would emerge as a star. In college, he was listed among the best basketball players before entering the NBA, little wonder why he was among the early selections of the draft. His father Otto Porter Sr. and mother Elnora Porter were both high school basketball players and also attended Scott County Central High School.
Otto Porter College Career Highlights
Georgetown Hoyas (2011–2013)
Porter played college basketball for two years at Georgetown Hoyas before forfeiting his remaining years of eligibility to enter the NBA draft. He had an average record per game of 9.7 points and 6.8 rebounds in his first year and almost recorded twice the scores in his second. Due to his impressive stats, he won the Big East Player of the Year and was named a nominee for the Wooden Award and the Naismith Trophy.
Otto Porter Professional/NBA Career Highlights & Awards
Washington Wizards (2013–2019)
Otto Porter was the overall third pick of the 2013 NBA draft by the Wizards. Due to injury, he was out of action for more than half of the season and debuted in a loss against Milwaukee Bucks. In 2014, he recorded nine points on two occasions, both in April. He also recorded an impressive 21 points in one half against Milwaukee Bucks in November. A year later, Porter recorded 23 points in a game which ended in a loss to Atlanta Hawks. Few games after, he recorded 28 points as the Wizards edged Dallas Mavericks with 3 points in a 114–111 victory.
In November 2016, against the Celtics, Porter steered the Wizards to a 25-point difference win as he scored 34 points. The following month, he recorded 13 rebounds and five three-pointers against the Bucks. He also contributed remarkably to the Wizard’s 3-point difference victory against Memphis Grizzlies as he recorded six three-pointers and totalled 25 points. He produced the same feat of three-pointers as he scored six in the following game. Such remarkable performances earned him the fourth spot in the list of three-point shooters, and the most efficient scorer in the NBA according to the ESPN. His impact on the team would not go unnoticed as a player of his calibre is able to create on-court confidence and balance during games.
Brooklyn Nets (2017–2019)
Otto Porter completed a big-money move to Brooklyn Nets following a 4-year deal worth $106.5 million and an annual salary of $24.7 million with the Nets in July 2017. He recorded 29 points as Brooklyn Nets faced off the Golden State Warriors in a win. He scored 26 points which included seven three-pointers against Houston Rockets in December 2017 and recorded the highest of the season’s points with 29 against his former team in February 2018. In 2018, Porter’s annual salary was increased to $26 million. He replicated his season’s high 29 points in the 2018/19 season against New Orleans Pelicans. Thereafter he picked a bit of a knob and was sidelined for 10 games and used as a reserve for 13 games. Upon returning to the starting line-up in January 2019, Porter was forced out of the game due to another injury.
Chicago Bulls (2019–date)
In February 2019, Porter completed a transfer to the Chicago Bulls and recorded his career’s highest point of 37 against Memphis Grizzlies. He earned $27.2 million in 2019 and had currently agreed on a basic salary of $28.4 million USD.
Otto Porter Net Worth, Salary, Sponsorship & Endorsement
Porter’s net worth is estimated at $10 million. His current $28.4 million USD basic salary puts him on the list of the top 100 highest-paid basketball players of 2019 as he ranks 89th. He has agency deals with Fame as David Falk stands as his personal agent. Falk is the veteran agent behind Michael Jordan’s illustrious career. Porter’s endorsement deal from Nike is worth $500,000 and his main source of income is basketball.
Otto Porter Personal life, Relationship & Trivia
Otto Porter Jr. is married to Jaclyn Humphrey.
His brother, Jeffery Porter, as well as two of his uncles, are high school award winners at state level.
On social media, Porter is a popular fans’ choice with 86.6k followers on Instagram and 2.1k followers on Twitter.
Presently, Porter resides in Arlington, Virginia.
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