Otto Porter Jr.
A versatile forward whose sharp shooting and defensive intelligence made him a crucial puzzle piece for the 2022 champion Golden State Warriors.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American basketball player·Birthday: June 3·Millennials
Biography
Otto Porter Jr. emerged from the small town of Sikeston, Missouri, to become a high school star, his lanky frame and smooth game drawing comparisons to another Missouri native, Larry Hughes. At Georgetown, he revived the Hoyas' tradition of versatile forwards, earning Big East Player of the Year honors and becoming a top-three draft pick. His NBA journey was defined by adaptability rather than stardom. In Washington, he evolved into a reliable '3-and-D' wing, but his career found its most meaningful chapter later, as a veteran presence. Joining the Golden State Warriors in 2021, Porter's blend of size, shooting, and savvy defensive rotations provided the perfect complementary skills around the team's core, playing a significant role in their 2022 championship run. His career stands as a testament to the immense value of high-IQ role players in the modern game.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Otto was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Otto Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Otto's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won an NBA championship as a key rotational player with the Golden State Warriors in 2022.
- Selected 3rd overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2013 NBA Draft.
- Named the Big East Player of the Year and a consensus first-team All-American in 2013 at Georgetown University.
- Played 11 seasons in the NBA for six different franchises.
Did You Know?
His father, Otto Porter Sr., played basketball at the University of Saint Francis in Indiana.
He was a McDonald's All-American in high school in 2011.
He is one of the tallest players listed at 6'8" to lead the NBA in three-point shooting percentage for a season, which he did in 2020-21.
“My job is to do the little things that help the team win games.”
