Before lighting it up from beyond the arc for the Denver Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr. was already making waves. Drafted 14th overall in 2018, he helped Denver win the 2023 NBA Championship and set a franchise record for most three-pointers in a season — not bad for someone once plagued by injury concerns.

But MPJ’s story didn’t begin in the NBA. Even in high school, he looked like a future star. At 6’10”, he averaged 36.2 points and 12.6 rebounds as a senior, leading Nathan Hale High School to a perfect 29-0 season and a state title in Washington.

He wasn’t the only hoop standout in the family. Michael grew up with seven siblings, many of whom also pursued basketball. From Jontay to Coban, Jevon, and Izaak, each Porter sibling has taken their own path — some full of promise, others marked by setbacks.

Way before he was dropping threes in packed arenas, Michael Porter Jr. was just a homeschooled kid in a very full house — we’re talking ten people under one roof (practically a basketball team with subs). His parents, Michael Sr. and Lisa, both hooped in college and passed down the basketball bug to all eight kids.

Now, here’s the fun part: to help Michael get some real-world social time outside of homeschool, they bought him a snow cone stand. Yup, instead of running pick-and-rolls, he was running a summer hustle — chatting it up with customers and handing out blue raspberry cones like it was no big deal. Just imagine walking up to that stand and getting a treat from a future NBA champ… and not having any clue what was coming. Iconic!

From backyard games to packed NBA arenas, the Porters have lived both the highs and the lows. Let’s take a closer look at where each of his brothers’ journey has led.

Jontay Porter: talent, trouble, and a lifetime ban

Jontay Porter, Michael’s younger brother and college teammate at Mizzou, had his own promising path going. As a freshman, he snagged SEC Sixth Man of the Year and looked like a future star. He declared for the 2019 NBA Draft — didn’t get picked, but hey, the hustle didn’t stop there.

In 2020, Jontay signed with the Memphis Grizzlies and played 11 games during the 2020–21 season before getting waived. He spent a little time out of the spotlight, but made his G League return with the Wisconsin Herd. By 2023, he was back chasing the dream — first with a quick preseason stint on the Pistons, then with their affiliate, the Motor City Cruise. His grind paid off when the Toronto Raptors scooped him up on a two-way deal in December 2023.

With Toronto, he played in 26 games, averaging 4.4 points, 3.2 boards, and 2.3 assists — solid numbers for a guy still working his way up. Jontay kept bouncing back, chasing the dream one city at a time.

Now, things have gotten a bit messy lately. Jontay Porter’s pro career took a sharp turn on April 17, when the NBA gave him a lifetime ban for violating its sports betting policy.

The league found that Jontay, 24, allegedly shared inside info with bettors and limited his minutes in at least one game to affect prop bets during the 2023–24 season. He also placed bets on NBA games — a direct breach of league rules. Things only escalated from there.

The investigation revealed that he told a known bettor about his injury status before a March 20 game — that tip led to an $80,000 wager on him underperforming. Between January and March, he placed at least 13 bets on NBA games, totaling around $54,000 and racking up nearly $22,000 in profits.

Then, in June 2024, a Brooklyn man was arrested in connection with the scheme, accused of working with Jontay to influence game outcomes for cash. By July, Jontay pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He’s now out on a $250,000 bond, undergoing treatment for gambling addiction, and awaiting sentencing in May 2025. While he could face up to 20 years in prison, sentencing guidelines suggest 41 to 51 months.

When the allegations first came to light, Michael Porter Jr. stood by his brother, offering a public show of support: “I’ve known my brother my whole life,” he said. “I know what type of dude he is, and I know he’s excited to play basketball, and I highly doubt he would do anything to put that in jeopardy.”

Unfortunately, Jontay’s controversy wasn’t the only storm hitting the Porter family.

Coban Porter: A future derailed

Then there’s Coban Porter, younger brother to Michael and Jontay. At 22, Coban looked like yet another Porter making his mark on the hardwood. He played one season at the University of Denver, averaging a solid 11.4 points per game as a freshman — smooth game, great potential, and a bright future ahead.

But everything changed on January 22, 2023.

That night, Coban ran a red light at the intersection of East Buchtel Boulevard and South University Boulevard in Denver while driving under the influence. He crashed into a vehicle driven by Katharina Rothman, a 42-year-old Uber driver and mother. Rothman was killed, and her passenger suffered serious injuries. Coban’s blood alcohol level was measured at .19 — again, more than double the legal limit.

In February 2024, he pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide-DUI and vehicular assault-DUI. Two months later, in April 2024, Coban was sentenced to six years in prison, with the terms running concurrently, per The Denver Post.

During the sentencing, Coban showed remorse, saying, “All I can really say is that I’m sorry. I know that I’m never going to be able to right that wrong.”

Michael Porter Jr. testified on behalf of his brother, sharing how much Coban had inspired him: “It’s not often that a big brother looks up to a younger brother, but it happened to me.”

As of April 2025, there have been no further public updates on Coban’s situation.

Jevon Porter: On the court and at a crossroads

Jevon Porter, 21 years old and full of potential, has been carving out his own path on the hardwood. After two seasons at Pepperdine — including a sophomore year where he dropped 16.2 points per game — he made a move in April 2024, transferring to Loyola Marymount University (LMU) to take his game to the next level.

And right away, he showed he belonged. Jevon was electric at the Cancun Challenge, averaging 22.5 points and 9.5 rebounds to earn MVP honors and lead LMU to the title. He even snagged WCC Player of the Week twice. It felt like the next Porter breakout was officially underway.

But then came an off-court stumble.

In the early hours of April 27, 2024, authorities arrested Jevon Porter in Boone County, Missouri, on suspicion of DWI and speeding. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports say he was driving 76 mph in a 45 mph zone on Route WW. His blood alcohol content measured .162 — more than twice the legal limit. He was released on a summons, according to KRCGTV.com.

The timing couldn’t have been worse. Just weeks earlier, his older brothers had already made headlines — Jontay earned a lifetime NBA ban for betting violations, and a judge sentenced Coban to six years in prison for a DUI crash.

Despite the off-court trouble, Loyola Marymount University still expects Jevon to take part in summer workouts. On the court, he continues to show real promise. But like some of his siblings, he’s working through challenges beyond the hardwood.

As of April 2025, there haven’t been any new updates on Jevon Porter’s legal situation. For now, he seems focused on what’s ahead — staying locked in on both academics and basketball at Loyola Marymount. With a solid sophomore season under his belt, Jevon’s looking to level up his game and make an even bigger impact next year. The spotlight’s still on, and he’s got plenty of runway to keep writing his story.

Izaak Porter: The next one up?

Last but definitely not least, we’ve got Izaak Porter, the baby of the Porter bunch. He wrapped up high school at Father Tolton Catholic in 2023, where he was doing it all — hooping and playing football like it was nothing.

Now he’s suiting up for North Arkansas College, gearing up for the 2024–25 season with the Pioneers. And yep, he’s already making some noise. In a matchup against North Central Missouri College, Izaak put up a solid 14 points, even though the squad couldn’t pull out the win (final score: 79–96).

Still, it’s early days, and there’s plenty of time for Izaak to find his rhythm. With that Porter blood in his veins, don’t count him out — he might just be next in line to carry the family torch. Of course, the Porter family’s basketball legacy isn’t just about the boys.

Michael Porter Jr.’s sisters: quiet strength, lasting impact

Michael and his brothers grew up watching their older sisters, Bri and Cierra, tear it up on the court at the University of Missouri. Both were fierce competitors and trailblazers in their own right.

Bri Porter suited up for Mizzou from 2014 to 2016, but her promising college career was cut short after a fifth ACL injury. Even so, her love for the game and quiet leadership left a lasting mark on the program — and on her younger siblings, who grew up idolizing her grit.

Cierra Porter, meanwhile, built a four-year legacy at Mizzou. She made the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2016 and took home SEC Sixth Woman of the Year honors in 2019. Over her college career, she averaged 10.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game — strong, consistent, and clutch. Cierra’s versatility and basketball IQ made her one of the Tigers’ most reliable players during her run.

And the next generation? Already on the rise.

Jayda Porter, the youngest of the Porter crew, attending Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Missouri, is already being talked about as one of the top girls’ basketball prospects in the country for the class of 2026. With her talent, work ethic, and that unmistakable Porter passion for the game, Jayda might just be the next breakout star in the family.

From Michael’s NBA stardom to Jontay’s heartbreaking fall, from Coban’s devastating mistake to Jevon’s on-court rise and off-court stumble — it’s a reminder that even families with superstar talent aren’t immune to life’s messiness.

But one thing’s clear: this big, basketball-loving bunch keeps bouncing back. Izaak is just getting started, Jayda’s already drawing national buzz, and Michael continues to light it up under the brightest lights. Through triumphs and tragedies, the Porters have never stopped chasing greatness — even when the road got dark.

It’s not a perfect story. But it’s real. It’s raw. And it’s far from over.

The Porter legacy isn’t just about highlights and headlines — it’s about heart. And with new chapters still being written, don’t be surprised if the name “Porter” keeps echoing through arenas for years to come.