NBA fans were misled by a fake viral post that suggested Michael Porter Jr. wanted to join the WNBA. This misinformation, originally posted by a satirical account on X, humorously claimed that Porter aimed to break Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 points per game record by playing in the WNBA, but the statement is entirely false.
Last month, Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr. sparked controversy with comments about the WNBA’s level of play during a podcast with Lonzo Ball, where he said he could have beaten a WNBA star team as an eighth-grader. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham responded to his remarks, but Porter has not made further comments on the WNBA since. Instead, he is focusing on his NBA career, currently averaging a personal best of 25.6 points per game this season. The Nets have recently improved their record to 7-18, winning four of their last six games.
Fan Take: While the fake post is clearly satirical, it highlights the ongoing scrutiny and debate about the WNBA’s competitiveness, which matters deeply to its fans. Such discussions, even when sparked by controversy or humor, draw attention to the league and could encourage greater respect and recognition for women’s basketball.
