Michael Porter Jr. Sparks Rent Debate After $179M Deal

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. signed a five-year extension worth about $179.3 million (with incentives that could push it toward $200–207 million) and told the "Respectfully The Justin LaBoy Show" he agreed to split and effectively subsidize a former girlfriend’s rent so she could take an apartment above her means. He said the arrangement was intended to test her intentions because many of her previous partners had money and he wanted to ensure she wasn’t with him for his wealth. They broke up roughly five to six months into the year-long rent agreement, and Porter says he has continued to help pay because he gave his word, though he is debating whether to keep doing so and says she must “act right” month-to-month to keep receiving support. His comments have prompted online debate and criticism about his approach to dating and financial support.