The Golden State Warriors drew a fair amount of criticism this offseason for letting Otto Porter Jr. and Gary Payton II, two key contributors in their run to a 2022 NBA Finals victory, leave. But with the benefit of hindsight, the Warriors don’t look nearly as bad.
On Tuesday, Porter’s new team, the Toronto Raptors, announced that the veteran wing would be undergoing season-ending surgery on his foot.
The Raptors say Otto Porter Jr. has undergone season-ending surgery on his left foot.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) January 10, 2023
Porter, playing in his 10th NBA season after being the third overall pick in 2013, has been struggling with injuries all year.