Can Michael Porter Jr. be relied upon consistently?

Michael Porter Jr. is entering the final year of his rookie contract with the Denver Nuggets.

There’s no doubt that Porter is exceptionally talented on the offensive end, posting a career-best 19 points per game on 54.2 percent shooting from the field and 44.5 percent shooting from deep.

While Porter showed vast improvements in his game, can he be relied upon consistently?

There were games where Porter cemented himself as the clear No. 2 option alongside Jokic when Murray went down with an injury.

At the same time, there were games where Michael Porter Jr. would disappear or have a quiet outing when the Nuggets needed him the most.

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If Porter wants to secure an extension from Denver during or after the season, he’ll need to prove he’s a reliable player in 2021-22.