Otto Porter

After winning the title with the Warriors last season, Porter Jr. chose the Raptors for many reasons. Winning another championship is one of them.

“You just see all the hard work paid off in the off-season, getting your body ready, because … it’s a lot of ups and downs.” “Winning a championship last year in Golden State, I feel like I can bring that experience here to help the younger guys out. He played 63 games with Warriors last season but hadn’t played more than 56 in a season since 2017-18, which had to factor into the contract he signed. “I had some offers, other offers, but this is definitely a place I wanted to go to,” he said. “I’m locked in with those guys for life, we had an unbelievable year but this is a new opportunity for me — to come to Toronto and have aspirations of winning a championship here.” “Obviously winning a championship (with Golden State), I think a lot of guys were expecting everybody to be back to run at it again.

The Toronto Raptors signed Otto Porter in NBA free agency, and now he revealed why he didn't accept the Warriors' offer.

The deal with Toronto will see him compensated better, and also provide him an additional year of security in his contract. The Toronto Raptors managed to sign free-agent winger Otto Porter in the early part of NBA free agency. While Porter indicated that he had various offers in free agency, he felt that the Raptors’ offer was the most enticing due to his fit on the roster, as well as the fact that his wife is from Toronto.

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have officially signed forward Otto Porter Jr. to a multi-year contract. The dea...

“He’s a versatile defender and high-level shooter who fits well with our team both on and off the court.” TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have officially signed forward Otto Porter Jr. to a multi-year contract. Toronto Raptors sign Otto Porter Jr. multi-year contract

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors wasted no time showing off free-agent signee Otto Porter Jr. as they introduced him Wednesday during a team media confer...

Porter Jr. averages 10.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game for his career. I can’t wait to get started.” “He’s a versatile defender and high-level shooter who fits well with our team both on and off the court.” “Hopefully I can bring that here.” “A whole lineup with 6-7 to seven feet, that’s hard to play against, and I think with this team we’re capable of going very far in the playoffs. With a 73-inch wingspan, Porter Jr. perfectly fits the player mould the Raptors have been targeting.

“I love the city”, said Porter Jr., who cited his experience playing against the Raptors during his years with the Washington Wizards, as well as the fact that ...

“I think with this team, we’re capable of going very far in the playoffs. With this team, we’re capable of going back to the Finals,” said the 29-year-old. “He’s a versatile defender and high-level shooter who fits well with our team both on and off the court.” “A whole lineup with 6-7 to seven feet, that’s hard to play against, and I think with this team we’re capable of going very far in the playoffs. Porter Jr. averages 10.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game for his career. With a 73-inch wingspan, Porter Jr. perfectly fits the player mould the Raptors have been targeting. I can’t wait to get started.” The 11-year NBA veteran also provides an element that Toronto has been missing in his three-point shooting. “Hopefully I can bring that here.” That touch, plus his defence, made him a coveted piece for Toronto this off-season. Between the three-point shooting and his impressive defensive capabilities, the Raptors expect Porter Jr. to fit right in with the team and reinforce their strengths as well as provide some new skills to improve a Toronto squad that lost in the first round of the playoffs last season. Porter Jr. should slot right in with the Raptors, who have built the team with players of his size and skills in mind.

The six-foot-eight Porter was a key piece of the Golden State Warriors' championship squad this past season, averaging 5.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, ...

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 6, 2022. “He’s a versatile defender and high-level shooter who fits well with our team both on and off the court.” The deal was first reported last week.

Porter spent the first eight seasons of his career in the Eastern Conference with the Wizards, Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic before signing a one-year deal ...

Porter joins Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet on the Raptors, a team coming off a 48-win season. "It was tough, obviously, winning a championship there," Porter said. He squared off against the Raptors in two postseason series -- the opening rounds of the 2015 and 2018 playoffs with Washington, losing both. It was a tough decision. "I think a lot of guys were expecting everybody to be back to run at it again. It just makes sense.”

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have officially signed forward Otto Porter Jr. to a multi-year contract. The dea...

“He’s a versatile defender and high-level shooter who fits well with our team both on and off the court.” TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have officially signed forward Otto Porter Jr. to a multi-year contract. Toronto Raptors sign Otto Porter Jr. multi-year contract

Porter was a key piece of the Golden State Warriors' championship squad this past season, averaging 5.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 19.5 minutes in ...

Porter Jr. averages 10.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game for his career. I can’t wait to get started.” “He’s a versatile defender and high-level shooter who fits well with our team both on and off the court.” “Hopefully I can bring that here.” “A whole lineup with 6-7 to seven feet, that’s hard to play against, and I think with this team we’re capable of going very far in the playoffs. With a 73-inch wingspan, Porter Jr. perfectly fits the player mould the Raptors have been targeting.

After winning the title with the Warriors last season, Porter Jr. chose the Raptors for many reasons. Winning another championship is one of them.

“You just see all the hard work paid off in the off-season, getting your body ready, because … it’s a lot of ups and downs.” “Winning a championship last year in Golden State, I feel like I can bring that experience here to help the younger guys out. He played 63 games with Warriors last season but hadn’t played more than 56 in a season since 2017-18, which had to factor into the contract he signed. “I had some offers, other offers, but this is definitely a place I wanted to go to,” he said. “I’m locked in with those guys for life, we had an unbelievable year but this is a new opportunity for me — to come to Toronto and have aspirations of winning a championship here.” “Obviously winning a championship (with Golden State), I think a lot of guys were expecting everybody to be back to run at it again.

The Toronto Raptors have officially signed forward Otto Porter Jr. to a multi-year contract.

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Otto Porter Jr. depicted why he chose to sign with the Toronto Raptors over reuniting with the reigning NBA champion Warriors.

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Otto Porter Jr. said that he was intrigued by the Toronto Raptors and Scottie Barnes in his first press conference with the team.

Porter said that Barnes is “going to be good for years to come” and declared that he would eventually be an All-Star. They immediately pivoted to addressing the lack of shooting by taking Otto Porter Jr. away from the champion Golden State Warriors. Porter said that he was intrigued by Toronto’s style of play, which seems perfectly built for a player with his skillset.