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Five days before she died, Dee Wampler's granddaughter prayed with Michael Porter Jr.

SportsPulse: Here's everything you need to know about the Denver Nuggets first-round pick, Missouri forward Michael Porter Jr. USA TODAY Sports

When there was a knock on the door, John Wampler was expecting an entourage but there was just one guy standing on his doorstep.

The son of noted Springfield attorney Dee Wampler opened his door to a 6-foot-10, 19-year-old basketball player holding a pair of size 14 shoes in his hands.

Standing there was Michael Porter Jr. — who at the time was going through back problems and was one of the most scrutinized NBA prospects in the country.