Denver Nuggets Owner Josh Kroenke Discusses Why He Took a Chance Drafting MPJ After Back Surgeries

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Josh Kroenke discusses his thought process on choosing to draft Michael Porter Jr. despite other teams backing out due to his injuries

[@whoisperfect_no1.381]

Much Respect to the Team Owner...

[@SamueI12]

Great owner. From an arsenal fan

[@goated6146]

@@SamueI12 I think Arsenal fans should really watch this because it shows Josh is hands on and he wants success, he''s just not as educated on soccer. He leaves the soccer operations to Edu who actually knows his stuff but as far as wanting to win they do value the club a lot. They've said it's their most valued team they have.

[@SamueI12]

@@goated6146 it’s really shown since they got majority shared aswell

[@yaahman74]

he's from the walmart family

[@sydneydance]

So glad Josh took a chance on MPJ. This 23-24 season, Michael played 81 games. Awesome 🙌

[@mattallen2392]

As a Nuggets fan growing up in Denver, I feel so lucky to have an owner like Josh who truly loves the game of basketball and cares about the players , fans & winning. He’s not just an owner who treats it like an other business, he treats it like a family. Much love to MPJ & Josh. Go Nuggets!

[@mark11967AD]

This owner is a fans and a player’s dream come true. Wishing a great playoffs for MPJ 🏆

[@ntnnot]

Man... This organization is peaking on so many levels right now. Such a family vibe with the Nuggets.

[@eric9604]

Peaking so high. this dudes brother had to kill someone for that success

[@ntnnot]

@@eric9604 Kudos for your idiocy

[@eric9604]

@@ntnnot the fact a whole organization stand with a family who killed someone and is only getting 6 years? Get your priorities straight

[@tyronelorenzovalentio3414]

@@eric9604is it true

[@ntnnot]

@@eric9604 Nuggets, MPJ or any other of his family members besides his brother have nothing to do with the incident. Of course the Nuggets will stand by MPJ. And hardly a surprise MPJ will also stand by his brother. Has he denied his brother didn't mess up or would not deserve to be sentenced... No. In fact he said he understood what the other family was feeling, having initially thought it was his brother who was killed. But it wasn't like his brother committed murder. It was manslaughter. Obviously he messed up big time, and was sentenced for it. If you have an issue with the length of the sentence, take it up with the judge. Bringing this up here... pointing the finger at the wrong people.

[@coronazac]

Im glad the nuggs decided to draft you brother I'm a huge fan im glad you're having such a great season and I'm looking forward to seeing you in the playoffs to defend our title GO NUGGETS

[@garymckee1926]

MPJ I just want to say Denver loves you man we are beyond happy with how much of an asset you have become such an integral piece to this championship team good luck in the play offs brother the city of Denver is riding with you guys lose or win! #NuggetsAreGolden

[@A.F.4.]

This is legit content, very natural and smooth. Props to both of you, keep going Mike! Sending you and the team good energy and support from Barcelona, Spain.

[@Chichi0104]

MPJ my favourite nba player. I love you Mike on a human level. God bless you.

[@rocksteady8232]

dude have 'softest' 3pts hand i ever saw , he will get better and better , he is snipo

[@ninoslavzivojinovic5861]

MPJ is becoming the best podcast show i didnt know the inside story God Bless MPJ his family and the whole nuggets organization the best owners in all sports!!!

[@slimjim665]

This is a really cool conversation to be able to see through a podcast. I felt that it was very genuine and just amazing to put into perspective after all the team has been through and achieved.

[@astromigui]

Much respect to these two guys, this is a real human to human conversation, actually amazing that it happens between an NBA star and his boss. I Think MPJ will have the best podcast of NBA players, not only because of the basketball part but the human part and not being afraid to speak to all kind of people.

[@coronazac]

As a fan it's crazy to hear what goes on behind the scenes love the video

[@thatboylije7892]

Never heard of the nuggets owner before but he seems like a chill dude

[@wawo9193]

Glad to have you Mike, not just someone with your size and accuracy but also someone with a good head on your shoulders. Your growth off the court has been just as amazing to watch. Keep it up man

[@jld4870]

God bless you both! Keep the faith keep! 👆🏼🙏♥️🏀🩷

[@Kingfisher1215]

I remember this draft. Porter was falling due to the back, and because Denver was so deep with talent, they could afford to take a guy with injury questions and let him sit for a year. Good fortune combined with great drafting before this, allowed Denver to strike.

[@jamiekoh6113]

Yeah, exactly. Obs gives credit where credit is due, but to be fair, it was free money for the Nuggets. They were trending upward with a deep-ass team already, so out of all the lottery teams, they were the PERFECT fit for MPJ because they probably would have been good with or without him that year or the next.

[@butterflytiffany]

Hope you're doing ok Mike. I know no one wants to see their siblings suffer even when it's from their own choices. Glad to see you taking the right road by trying to help others

[@brandons9913]

Getting a top 3 talent at 14 is the kind of move that championship teams make! Great fit for both the Nuggets and MPJ 👏🏻

[@gh8066]

most nepo kids dont deserve their positions but josh clearly understands and loves not only the game but also the business of basketball. when owner and organisation are all about winning 💯

[@pappypepper]

I was at Mizzou when Josh Kroenke played there. Him and Kareem Rush were besties! MIZ!!

[@christophertarr9005]

MPJ- As an NBA fan, Nuggets fan, man who’s made so many mistakes throughout life- I’m so proud of you. You make me proud to be a fellow human being within your orbit.. You, your family, are good people. We ALL make mistakes and no matter what, you must love your family and go out and keep killin it on the court-you’re a superstar and on the pathway to ultimate greatness as an NBA player, but, as a human being- you’ve already reached that greatness.

[@travismcgraw588]

Shoutout nelk boys for putting me on this pod. Big fan bro! Louisiana shoutout

[@dnicej1293]

Great content 👌

[@Ten16Media]

Bro! My favorite player on the nuggets and you have a channel! Let's go man!!@@

[@bencritterson640]

I’d like to hear his thoughts on his brother’s life time ban. He probably knows more about that situation than anyone. Hopefully that video drops soon!

[@goranbogdanovic7391]

I wish you all the best and another 10 championships, your team is amazing, it just doesn't matter if you win or lose, you play beautiful basketball to watch. Greetings from Serbia

[@jonathanvalero648]

God bless mpj you are thriving now keep at it

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Good job, Michael.

[@user-jmkcpmpjarnj]

Thank you MPJ!!

[@breeimverythankful1882]

Amazing story

[@angeloromero2061]

Proud of Mike! Came along way, now a huge piece of our system let's get another one!!! 🏆 🏆

[@higgsboson9380]

Doctors are amazing these days, I always believed you would be back and do great.

[@maxf6304]

This organization seems all around very strong. Would not be surprised if they go back to back this year

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

They got a real leader, unlike Jeanie Buss.

[@CobeRoc]

Wow, what a beautiful story.

[@mikehardingjr.1085]

This team was hand crafted perfectly! Love this group. Cant wait to smash the lakers

[@christianbarbour2808]

Thank you for handling business this year MIKE!! Your 6’5 homie 🫡

[@amcg6075]

Amazing front office!

[@gamemusicmeltingpot2192]

Lets go Mike! Best Luck in the playoffs

[@MrCgr33]

Bro you have the one of the nastiest hoop mixtapes I’ve ever seen. Invited to Steph’s camp at god damn 6’10. You would’ve been generational without the back injuries man

[@superiorbullies9798]

Still can be bro is a bucket just won't have to fill that role on the nuggets w Jokic and Murray

[@KSteeleify]

Nuggets are real as fuck all the way through. Fucking love MPJ and the entire team to the janitors. Incredible culture y’all have set. ❤

[@MartinGonzalez-rt5dd]

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. Just close your eyes and say “Jesus, I don’t have faith in you, please help me believe” Jesus loves you, turn to Him before it is too late. He loves you so much that He died for you. I’m praying for you❤️🙏

[@XChronicHash]

This owner has a great basketball mind

[@witmolge]

I believe in you, MPJ!! Let's go get the 2nd ring!

[@vaduzcrew]

Man your shooting coach was Mark Price no wonder you're so good!

[@LixtianShanghai]

looking back at the 2018 draft class, denver did get lucky with MPG.

[@hiawathasbrother]

I like this owner's vibe. He seems to have his head in the game.

[@nycnow811]

Yo you're getting some WAYYYY too over the top people, shout out to you!

[@kjsuns]

Great stuff! I thought the owner had the Booker Havens on 🔥

[@rocksteady8232]

this is mind bugling for my mind , this convo , US is just fine lol ,this is one of refrence point , anyway loving the game and NBA since 1992 ,much love from Serbia

[@laloqi7313]

Great game MPJ

[@lappin6482]

Awesome process

[@user-uf3sx7xy1y]

Interview Jontay next. Do it in Vegas.

[@ash-sd]

Love this! Grew up watching Josh at Hearnes. Yes, he his family are billionaires, but they still have their home and businesses in CoMo and everyone treats them as normal people. 💜 MIZ loves you, MPJ. Ignore the haters. As you know, you were the hope for a lot of fans and they were disappointed for our one big chance and wrongly took it out on you.

[@vk3638]

2018 draft was insane tbh

[@drewc2323]

Bring your brothers on!

[@ConveyEvenifLittle]

Yeah MPJ panned out very well. Can score, good team defender and good rebounder.

[@jrpajarillo2402]

I like hearing MPJ believes in God so much. Not the first time. He was raised well.

[@MichaelGarzaShow]

It might be a bit of a gamble, but are you thinking about getting your brother Jontay Porter on the podcast ❤?

[@izlit3599]

Mike a genius ain’t nothing more beneficial then a good relationship with the owner

[@user-io4sr7vg1v]

Josh could hoop when he was at Missouri. I thought he could've gone pro.

[@whiteshadow6601]

Good owner right there

[@9eg762]

As an Arsenal & Denver fan, the secret is honestly Josh

[@IceManLikeGervin]

You need to get Jontay on your channel to tell his side of the story ASAP... it will blow up! Gambling is an addiction and Jontay could turn a negative into a positive if that's the case with himself.

[@jld4870]

Nice idea but likely too many beans to spill. Could be a career suicide move. But never know God may have other plans…

[@chicagojams]

I’m just waiting on him to interview his brother…….Viral

[@louisduran3461]

They better not ever let you go!! MPJ!!

[@steffanbrown4780]

Yea very good owner!

[@bryanloki6560]

You should get DraftKings to Sponsor your podcasts I'm sure they'd be super Happy to Sponsor you and your podcasts!!!

[@Gravy494]

Jontay reference?

[@xabialonso5785]

Great interview Mike!!! This guy is incredible at his job… but the very last question was very telling - he clearly doesn’t have a purpose yet, he just has a job to make money. Seems like everyone with kids knows what their purpose is, but no one with just a career does. Not a knock on him though, it’s a tough questions on the spot.

[@PHN-2024]

Basically the Kroenke Family took a “Bet” on a Porter Family Member.

[@Matt-ub7hw]

What exactly was MPJs back injury on Draft Day?

[@happynes3548]

❤

[@mioreskovic4555]

maybe since i’m all ways in Serbia I can’t hear so well or is it due to Mic problem.. :) I can’t hear well Mr. Kronk..

[@gloopdogg1145]

Probaj da operes uši zato sto se čuje odlično...

[@mioreskovic4555]

@@gloopdogg1145 bas Original.. real mature.. you missed spelled your name glupdog.

[@jld4870]

It was off and on with the volume. I had to listen more intently when Michael was talking, I think it was poor mic position. It’s not u-hopefully u can re-listen and hear it.

[@silewis9396]

The volume is lower for Kroenke because of his microphone but I can just about hear him

[@sniper936]

that crest in his hat will win the premier league this year.

[@eriksports]

I realize he has the team because of nepotism but Josh seems like a legitimately very smart dude

[@jld4870]

Not sure nepotism has to be negative. Back in the day folks stayed in the ‘family business’ for generations. Pray there is an element of wholesomeness mixed in with the inevitable corruption that comes from money and power.

[@NadavHbr]

I am not sure the word nepotism applies to billionaire families…

[@eriksports]

@@NadavHbr I think you are confused by what nepotism means haha!

[@school1865]

Honestly only time I hate nepotism is when the dumbest people are in control over those who are actually skilled but if they’re smart and can lead all for it.

[@atxfinest20]

You sound like a dumbass🤦🏾‍♂️. Passing your wealth to your kids is everyone 's dream. It's generation wealth not nepotism 😊

[@stoprightmeowww]

When u do a gambling in nba episode

[@goranpetrovic2321]

In the first game, I saw MPJ play, I knew Nuggs got gold. he's as good and as deadly as Kawhai

[@MJfromdaO]

congrats to your brother michael

[@G_hh3]

Which one lol

[@MJfromdaO]

@@G_hh3 crypto bro

[@ElDiabeto]

😂the teams owner making me wanna be a full time Denver fan

[@neverwhere77]

Give him 5 more shots a game and we will see his true potential.

[@EventualRoads]

My left ear is lonely...

[@warmbeergamingdude]

Kroenke is a lucky bastard 😂

[@NicholasDrefahl-ey4yl]

We stole the draft getting MPJ! #Champions

[@KingChaos1029387465]

This dude Mike is curious

[@eazeyt1759]

He’s not the owner, his dad is the owner.

[@emcee6915]

And his dad money comes from his wife’s family

[@harvestmoon4968]

I'm a Die hard Bulls fan remember that we all want michael porter jr but the risk is his injury but me as a bulls fan i said it many times draft michael porter even with that risk of that injury why? i see skills with him to be a great wing man. but what can i do if the bulls do have anithwr in mind

[@user-zm9uu6bc2p]

Yeah sometimes you have to take the risk

[@PhanoftheShow]

COYG

[@Ma1q444]

I wanted the bulls to draft him so badly smh

[@tribalypredisposed]

Seems like betting on the guy being passed on because of injury concerns can be the ticket. Steph Curry would have been drafted higher but for ankle concerns. I told people when you got Aaron Gordon that when you got healthy Denver would not be stopped, easily the top starting five on offense and good defense too. I thought the bench was suspect, but otherwise saw no way Denver was losing last year. This year, Minnesota and OKC look great too, going to be a fun playoffs.

[@TrevenMS]

Put Peyton Watson on Ant all game

[@evakozo3593]

Preach it !!!! Damn it, preach it!!!

[@BizzyB81]

As a Knicks fan I was hoping and praying we picked him had nothing to play for that year anyways

[@bokidimi5215]

Makes me proud

[@jamiekoh6113]

Knick fans were in shambles that draft night. To play devil's advocate, it was a no-brainer pick for the Nuggets because they were already on the ascension, and that draft pick was free money, so they had no problem taking a risk on MPJ. Compare that to the Knicks, where it's make or break, so you need to be more calculated on what they think can help them be better ASAP safely.

[@Jakegotjuice]

I wanted the bulls to draft you so bad

[@jvdonjones3072]

I’m a clippers fan and we drafted Jerome Robinson instead of him I can’t believe the shit🤣🤣🤣🤣 we coulda have shai and mpj

[@artsupplydonate4267]

When u gonna talk abt your brother fixing games

[@devanteporter6981]

Never

[@timmworia6647]

The Gunners cap on! Arsenal peak coming up soon... trust the process.

[@Ronnyondastickz]

What about your brother tho

[@Remy-hf6bt]

that man worth 10 billion usd

[@FrankGallagher1700]

This is dope but u gotta fix the audio u way to rich & way to many resources on ur hand to not have top notch audio lol

[@jojoyce214]

bruh bring jokic brothers next time😅🤣