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Denver Nuggets: Michael Porter Jr’s NBA comparison is…

By James Siegle

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Michael Porter Jr. poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Michael Porter Jr. poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – MARCH 1: Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes (40) drives past Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce (34) during the Boston Celtics 94-86 victory over the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden on March 1, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Elise/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – MARCH 1: Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes (40) drives past Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce (34) during the Boston Celtics 94-86 victory over the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden on March 1, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Elise/Getty Images) /

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Like Harrison Barnes, Porter Jr possesses a well-rounded offensive game.

Barnes is a multi-faceted scorer, averaging 19 points the past two years (ESPN). However, MPJ sports more size, a better shot, and superior athleticism.

This comparison is less exciting to Nuggets fans. Barnes doesn’t exactly carry a superstar presence. The SI writer does admit MPJ could someday prove this resemblance to be “underwhelming.”

However, there are a lot worse comparisons and scenarios for the Denver Nuggets’ rookie.

After all, Barnes has seemed to find more of a home as one of the main scoring options with the Dallas Mavericks rather than being overshadowed by the plethora of stars the Golden State Warriors possess.

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