Porter Jr. Recalls Nuggets’ Lakers Domination…
Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Denver Nuggets seemed to have the secret formula to defeating the Los Angeles Lakers—like they had swiped the Lakers’ cheat codes and hidden them in Nikola Jokic’s beard. Despite the heroic efforts of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Nuggets continually got the better of them in playoffs showdowns. Michael Porter Jr. was the key difference, lighting up the court with his sharpshooting skills like he was auditioning for the NBA version of “Hamilton.” At one point, the Nuggets rattled off 10 straight victories over the Lakers, leaving them searching for a GPS back to the win column.
In a candid chat on the Glory Daze Podcast, Porter revealed his love for taking on the Lakers. He said facing LeBron was like dueling with a Jedi Master, and it only fueled his desire to win more. During their intense battles, Porter outdid himself, averaging impressive stats and making Lakers fans believe he had secret robotic arms. Since Porter’s trade to the Brooklyn Nets, these thrilling matchups are left in the memory vault, but for those couple of years, he was the Lakers’ kryptonite, and he knows it. LeBron James and the Lakers now look forward to more competitive clashes with the Nuggets during NBA Rivalry Week.
