15.08.2025 07:56
One of the standout stars of the NBA, Michael Porter Jr., stated that he has received death threats due to the recent increase in sports betting. Highlighting that the rise in sports betting has also led to an increase in threats against athletes, Porter Jr. expressed that this situation poses a significant risk for them.
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Michael Porter Jr, who plays for the NBA team Brooklyn Nets, stated that they have received death threats due to sports betting.
''WE ARE RECEIVING DEATH THREATS''
In a statement made during a podcast he participated in, Michael Porter Jr said, "The situation my brother (Jontay Porter) is in is clear. Malik Beasley is in the same situation. Terry Rozier is also in a tough spot. The betting issue is going to get worse and worse. Moreover, we are really receiving death threats. I wonder what will happen one day if an unstable gambler physically attacks an athlete. The strange thing is, if I play really well, I’m dealing with those who bet on the under, and if I play poorly, I’m causing losses for those who bet on the over. As a result, in any case, some people's money is going to waste." he expressed.
''YOU CAN MAKE ALL YOUR FRIENDS RICH''
The 27-year-old American basketball player noted that betting games attract some basketball players, saying, "Just think about it, 'Bet $10,000 on the under for me in this game. I will pretend to be injured in this game, and I will leave the game in three minutes,' you can make all your friends rich in just one game. This is not right, but some people might think like this. They come from nothing, and all their friends are like this." he commented.
LIFETIME BAN
Finally, Jontay Porter, the brother of Michael Porter Jr, who last played for the Toronto Raptors, was banned for life by the NBA in 2024 for betting on the games he played.
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