Recently, th.senildaehe name Jevon Porter caught my attention. Of course, the Porter name rings a bell because of his older brother, Michael Porter Jr., playing for the Nuggets. That connection naturally made me curious. Is he similar? What's his game like? So, I decided to dedicate some time to actually look into him, not just read headlines.
My Process Looking into Jevon Porter
First thing I did was try to find some actual game footage. Not just highlight reels, because those can make anyone look like a superstar. I wanted to see full possessions, how he moved off the ball, his defensive effort, that kind of stuff.
- Pulled up some Pepperdine games: Tried to watch chunks of games from his time there. Focused on his size and how he used it.
- Looked at the box scores: Numbers don't tell the whole story, but they give you a baseline. Checked his points, rebounds, shooting percentages, turnovers. Tried to see if there were trends or inconsistencies.
- Read some breakdowns (carefully): You gotta be careful with draft analysis online. Lots of noise. I tried to find stuff that focused on actual skills and weaknesses rather than just hype or comparisons. Took it all with a grain of salt.
- Considered the context: Playing at Pepperdine is different than playing for a powerhouse program. Tried to factor that into what I was seeing. How would his skills translate against tougher competition consistently?
What I Found (My Take)
Physically, he's got good size, definitely looks the part of a modern forward. Seems like he has some fluidity for his height. That's always a plus.
Skill-wise, seemed like he could do a bit of everything – shoot a little, handle the ball okay for his size, rebound. But the big question for me became consistency. Could he put it all together night in and night out? That jump shot, sometimes it looked smooth, other times not so much. His decision-making sometimes seemed a bit raw.
It's tough, man. You see the potential there, the frame, the flashes of skill. But projecting college players to the NBA is always tricky. Especially guys who aren't necessarily dominating at the college level yet but have that intriguing upside. He decided to withdraw from the draft this time around, which honestly might be a smart move. More time to develop, get stronger, maybe find a better situation through the portal.
So yeah, that was my little deep dive. Didn't use any fancy software or analytics, just watched some ball, looked at the numbers, and used my own eyes. It's always a fun exercise, trying to figure out which of these young guys have what it takes.
