Michael Porter Jr’s younger brother sentenced to 8 years in prison for killing woman in drunk-driving crash

Michael Porter Jr. is looking to help Denver Nuggets to another championship amidst family problems.

Michael Porter Jr’s younger brother sentenced to 8 years in prison for killing woman in drunk-driving crash

Michael Porter Jr.'s brother Coban Porter gets sentenced to 8 years in prison for killing woman in a drunk driving car crash

Michael Porter Jr. was already going through the pain of his younger brother Jontay Porter being handed a lifetime ban by the NBA for betting. Now another of his younger siblings has brought even more pain to the Porter family. Today, Coban Porter was sentenced to 8 years in prison for killing a woman in a car crash while driving drunk.

Coban Porter’s ran a red light and crashed into another car in the late hours of January 22nd, 2023. A woman driving the car was instantly killed. Her passenger sustained serious injuries. After pleading guilty, today was the date for sentencing. Reports from 9News reporter Steve Staeger confirmed that Porter was sentenced to 6 years for vehicular homicide and 2 years for vehicular assault. With both sentences running concurrently, he will serve a total of 8 years in prison. Coban Porter was playing for the University of Denver and wanted to follow in his big brother’s footsteps.

This comes just 2 days after the NBA issued a lifetime ban on Jontay Porter. The former Toronto Raptors forward was under investigation for betting on NBA games. He also faced an investigation for aiding bettors in gaining an edge on their parlays.

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It marks a trying week for the Denver Nuggets superstar. After all, seeing one brother lose his career and another 8 years of his life is not easy to digest. Michael Porter Jr. missed practice with his team as he was present in the courthouse for Coban’s sentencing.

Michael Porter Jr. trying to manage personal issues amidst Nuggets’ playoffs campaign

Michael Porter Jr. is going through a trying time. However, being a professional also means he has to give his best when the playoffs start tomorrow. As difficult as it is, the Nuggets are gearing up for their title defense. Porter Jr. is one of the key players who needs to stay locked in if his team want to repeat as champions.

The 5th year player has shown flashes of his potential throughout his career. However, he still needs to prove why he is considered to be a top-tier player. This year’s playoffs might be the time when he shows the basketball world why he was a surefire No. 1 pick if not for his health issues.

Michael Porter Jr. has to balance both his family as well as his team’s needs in these coming days. The Denver Nuggets will need him to be the X factor this year.

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