Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. said Thursday that the right ankle injury he suffered at Milwaukee on Jan. 31 was “worse than I thought” and that he was playing through pain when he did return after the All-Star break.
Porter called the NBA’s hiatus a blessing in disguise because of that. Once the NBA suspended its season more than three weeks ago, Porter, now back home in Columbia, Mo., said he’s spent significant time in the gym working on his game. He said the time off has also allowed for his ankle to properly heal.
Porter, who spent one season at Missouri, said he’s got a private gym that he can access whenever he wants.