SEC: Michael Porter Jr.’s Unthinkable Journey to the NBA Finals

With a stature of 6’10” and guard-like ball handling and shooting abilities, Michael Porter Jr. was one of the most coveted recruits of the 2017 high school graduating class. The young Seattle star surprisingly elected to take his talents to the SEC to play for the Missouri Tigers and head coach Cuonzo Martin. The next five years would take him on a painful, unforgettable, and transformational path to ultimately lead him to the NBA Finals.

Michael Porter Jr.’s Unthinkable Journey to the NBA Finals

Five years and three back surgeries. Encapsulated by the eagerness to show off his skills to the entire country, Porter Jr. only made it on the court for three games in two full years. He had one…