Michael Porter Jr. knows he’s in a rare situation.
After the Nuggets secured their 40th win in just 58 games, a franchise record during its NBA spell, the rookie is well aware of his status as a lottery pick playing a role on a contending team.
“It's pretty crazy. It's my first year and we have a chance to win the championship,” Porter Jr. told Nuggets.com after the team’s win against the Pistons Tuesday. “I get to be a part of it, I get to play a little bit. I'm just trying to get better and do what I can to help this team.