Otto Porter Jr. signed with the Toronto Raptors. The two sides agreed to a 2 year deal, with the second year being a player option. This contract ties him down through the 2023-24 season.
Otto Porter Jr. Signs With The Raptors
Over his 9-year NBA career so far, Porter Jr. has played for the Wizards, Bulls, Magic (For just three games.), and Warriors. He has put up 10.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for his career. He was originally drafted third overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Wizards. Last season he scored 8.2 points and 5.7 rebounds for the Warriors.
What This Means For The Future
Otto Porter Jr. can be a really big contributor to his team. He emerged as a key part of the Warriors’ run down the stretch this season on their way to the NBA Finals and eventually a title. He can either start or come off of the bench, being a useful player to have either way. It just depends on how he is playing on how the team feels about him. While his numbers have dropped off a bit the last few seasons, he is still a good player who is capable of being an impact player in the league.