The talented 6’11 forward was thought by most NBA mock drafts to be a mid-2nd round pick. A lottery pick if healthy, Porter was still considered a 1st round pick until the second ACL tear, which happened by Porter’s own negligence in thinking he was ready to get back on the court. An unfortunate turn of events.
With the Porter family’s struggles to stay healthy — both older sisters careers were derailed by knee injuries and brother Michael’s own issues with his back — Jontay’s medical records were as closely combed over as any medical records in this draft.