Michael Porter Jr. calls out sports betting culture in the NBA
Michael Porter Jr. isn't mincing words about sports betting. The Brooklyn Nets forward says the explosion of gambling around the NBA is hurting the way fans experience the game-and it's putting players in situations they shouldn't have to navigate.On the One Night with Steiny podcast this week, Porter spoke candidly about what he sees as a troubling shift. "The enjoyment of the game isn't for the game anymore," he said. "It's so that people can make money. In reality, way more people are losing money than making money."LeBron James makes Kevin Durant feel uncomfortable by putting him on the spotlightPorter's perspective comes with a personal edge. His younger brother, Jontay Porter, was banned from the NBA in 2024 after admitting to manipulating games to benefit gamblers. In court, Jontay confessed to leaving two games early during the 2023-24 season to […]