Key Takeaways
- Michael Porter Jr. said a girlfriend going to clubs in any city counts as “dang near cheating” and “grounds for a breakup” in a clip circulating on X.
- The Nets forward has previously described attaching expectations to helping an ex pay rent and showing women Andrew Tate videos to gauge their reactions.
- Porter said in September that he was single and celibate, adding that his next girlfriend would be “wifey.”
Michael Porter Jr. has some strict rules when it comes to relationships, and one of them involves his girlfriend going out to clubs.
The Brooklyn Nets forward recently shared his thoughts on women in relationships enjoying nightlife, making it clear that he considers it a dealbreaker.
In a clip that began circulating on X on Wednesday (Nov. 11), Porter explained that he wouldn't be comfortable with his girlfriend going out to clubs, regardless of where she was.
"Going out in any city, if it's my girlfriend, is dang near cheating. That's grounds for a breakup," he said.
Porter reportedly singled out Miami's nightlife scene before explaining that his stance applies to other cities as well.
This isn't the first time Porter has made headlines for sharing his opinions about dating and relationships.
During a previous appearance on Justin Laboy's Respectfully, the former Denver Nuggets star discussed helping an ex-girlfriend pay rent after she moved into an apartment that was twice her budget.
However, Porter explained that his financial assistance came with certain expectations, saying "she need to act right month to month."
He's also previously admitted to showing women Andrew Tate videos to see how they respond to the controversial internet personality.
In another discussion, Porter revealed that he wouldn't seriously date someone who had previously been romantically involved with one of his friends.
"If she's ever been with somebody that I know I'm cool with, I'm not about to ever wife you," he said.
Porter's dating history has also drawn attention, particularly his past relationship with actress Madison Pettis.
Pettis previously claimed she ended their relationship before Porter entered the NBA because of his behavior.
"I broke up with him before he was in the league because he was a psychopath," she said.
Porter pushed back against her characterization of their relationship.
"We dated for what, three months, and nothing happened crazy... She's scaring all the jawns away," he responded.
Despite his strong opinions about dating, Porter said in September that he was single and described himself as a "celibate young man."
He also made it clear that he's looking for something serious when he eventually enters another relationship.
"The next girlfriend I have is going to be wifey and I'm loyal to her," he said.
Porter, who won an NBA championship with Denver in 2023 before being traded to Brooklyn in 2025, hasn't publicly identified a current girlfriend.
