NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2025
Jokic’s Farewell Advice to Porter Jr. Raises Eyebrows
Nikola Jokic offered Michael Porter Jr. some rather candid advice upon his trade from the Denver Nuggets to the Brooklyn Nets.
- Nikola Jokic sent Michael Porter Jr.a memorable farewell text.
- The message advised Porter Jr. to “put the condoms in New York.”
- Porter Jr. was traded to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson.
- Denver gained salary cap space and signed Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr.
- Porter Jr. previously made comments about his relationships.
Nikola Jokic, known for his serious demeanor off the court and often quirky personality on it, recently sent michael Porter Jr. a memorable farewell message.The Denver Nuggets traded porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets in a deal that also brought Cam Johnson to Denver. this move cleared salary cap space for the Nuggets, allowing them to sign Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr.
Porter Jr. recently appeared on the podcast “Glory Daze” hosted by former NFL player Johnny Manziel. He recounted receiving farewell texts from teammates following the trade. Among them, Jokic’s message stood out. “The only thing that Nikola wrote was: ‘I recommend, put the condoms in New York’,” Porter Jr.revealed. “that was his farewell message.”
This exchange comes after Porter Jr. has been open about his personal life.He previously made notable statements regarding his relationships with women, which generated meaningful attention.
Good advice 👍 pic.twitter.com/rK0eSvujAJ
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