Brooklyn Nets Player Michael Porter Jr., Who Signed A Reported $200 Million Deal, Defends Making His Ex Split the Rent: ‘She Needs To Act Right Month-To-Month’

Brooklyn Nets Player Michael Porter Jr., Who Signed A Reported $200 Million Deal, Defends Making His Ex Split the Rent: ‘She Needs To Act Right Month-To-Month’

Michael Porter Jr. isn’t sorry about making his ex go halfies on rent.

 

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On Justin Laboy’s Respectfully podcast, the millionaire #NBA player opened up about his past relationship and explained why he asked his then-girlfriend to contribute to the rent, even though he earned significantly more than her. In 2021, Porter signed a five-year, $179.3 million extension with the #DenverNuggets, including performance-based incentives that could raise the total to $207 million. After his trade, the #Nets took over the contract, which carries a $38.3 million salary for 2025–26 and $40.8 million for 2026–27.

After Justin pressed Michael on why he handled the rent as he did and why he didn’t just pay off the rental term after they broke up, Michael said: “Because she needs to act right month-to-month.”

If you were making significantly more than your partner, would you still expect them to split the rent???

Respectfully, The Justin Laboy Show