Jevon Porter, the brother of Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., was arrested on suspicion of DWI in Missouri. He was pulled over for speeding and subsequently arrested for DWI.
The incident is still under investigation and further information has not been released.
NEW Brother of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr, Jevon Porter, arrested for DWI
Comes weeks after other brother Coban was sentenced to prison for killing a woman while driving drunk
His other brother Jontay was just banned from NBA for life for gamblinghttps://t.co/G0klgnBfAh
— Marc Sallinger (@MarcSallinger) May 1, 2024
Jevon Porter recently transferred to Loyola Marymount University after playing at Pepperdine. The university is currently gathering more details about the situation.
This arrest comes shortly after another brother, Coban Porter, was sentenced to six years in prison for a fatal DUI accident in Colorado.
Coban had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit when he ran a red light and crashed into another car, causing a fatality.
Coban Porter was sentenced less than 2 weeks ago to 6 years in prison for killing a woman while he was driving drunk near the University of Denver
He admitted that he was drunk when he ran a red light on Jan. 22, 2023 and killed a woman driving an Uber https://t.co/fmBGFC8l7j
— Marc Sallinger (@MarcSallinger) May 1, 2024
In addition, Jontay Porter, another sibling, was banned from the NBA for life for violating league rules related to gambling.
Jontay Porter was banned from NBA for life the same week Coban was sentenced to prison
NBA investigation found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors, bet on games
Meanwhile, Michael Porter Jr is a vital player in the Nuggets playoff runhttps://t.co/rTUriHGWu8
— Marc Sallinger (@MarcSallinger) May 1, 2024
Despite the various incidents involving his siblings, Michael Porter Jr. remains focused on the NBA playoffs. He recently helped the Nuggets eliminate the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round.
Jevon Porter, a former standout at Pepperdine, was released on a summons after his DWI arrest. Loyola Marymount University is currently investigating the situation.
A player bio for Jevon Porter describes him as the younger brother of Michael Porter Jr. Coban Porter, another brother, was sentenced to prison for a drunk-driving accident that resulted in a fatality.
Jontay Porter, who played for the Toronto Raptors, was banned from the NBA for disclosing confidential information to sports bettors.
Fans reacted as follows:
What is wrong with this family
— zaiire 💫 (@_zaiire_) May 1, 2024
Whole Bloodline CRASHING OUT 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
— Professa 🏄🏾♂️ (@BrayUpNextt) May 1, 2024
How many sons did this family have
— Stephen Ai Smith ᶠᵃⁿ (@stephenaismth) May 1, 2024
MPJ solo carrying the family name Jesus
— Demetrious Demarcus Bartholomew James III Jr (@ThomasLIoyd) May 1, 2024
Michael porter jr dodging his family instinct to do crimes pic.twitter.com/ts5DQdYtHk
— Robbie Goodwin (@robbiegoodwin) May 1, 2024
And MPJ is just playing through all of this, he’s playing amazing basketball too
this is just sad
— 💄Kiki💎 (@PunksWorldd) May 1, 2024
Bro this family is wild
— 23 💫👑 (@Br0nToLA23) May 1, 2024
Nuggets need to stay in the playoffs as long as possible and then work around the clock when the season over to make sure MPJ stay straight with all this going on. It probably helps that he can at least hop right now to occupy his mind.
— 𝙆𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚’ 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙖 (@Ke2Success) May 1, 2024
His family has managed to overtake the mahomes family for worst family in sports in a matter of weeks this is generational
— Wes (@WesKelley10) May 1, 2024
