Stephen Curry recently tweeted two pictures of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and himself with the caption “Same team…Winning team.” However, in the second picture, there’s an unfamiliar face wearing a No. 50 Team USA jersey alongside the 3 hoops legends. Well, for those confused souls, don’t worry, we have you covered. That’s Micah Potter, who plays for the Utah Jazz in the NBA. Though he’s relatively new to the big league, the 6’10” mystery man in national colors has already caught the attention. Let’s learn some more.

In December 2021, Potter signed a 10-day contract with the Detroit Pistons in the hope of a promotion up the ranks but later returned to his G-League team, Sioux Falls Skyforce. Despite being back at square one, Potter refused to give up. He signed with the New York Knicks for the 2022 Summer League, and guess what? He walked away with a two-way- contract with the Utah Jazz.

Micah Potter kicked off his international career as one of only 3 players from the Select Team who got to travel with the senior squad to the basketball showcase. He was blown away when this opportunity came his way. “I was ecstatic. I was excited, speechless… And then the whole aspect of being able to travel with them to Abu Dhabi and London, that whole idea was nuts,” he said.

This was completely unexpected, even for the player, in case you are wondering. Salt Lake City Stars, head coach, Steve Wojciechowski recommended the 26-year-old to Grant Hill, appreciating his work ethic and untapped skill. Micah Potter was left jaw-dropped after his agent, Keith Kreiter, dialed him and gave him the news. The player admitted that their vacation itinerary needed to be revamped! “This is a non-negotiable. It’s a no-brainer,” the player said. “This was one of those things where it’s once in a lifetime.”