Nuggets GM Calvin Booth Clarifies Controversial Statements About Michael Porter Jr. and Former Denver Player
By Jeremiah Santos
(Photo : Megan Briggs/Getty Images) MIAMI, FLORIDA - The Denver Nuggets celebrate after a 108-95 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Four of the 2023 NBA Finals at Kaseya Center on June 09, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth regarding his controversial remarks regarding several players.
The 47-year-old former player has been embroiled in controversy concerning starting small forward Michael Porter Jr. and former player Bones Hyland.
"Under no circumstances would I make or approve of those kind of comments for public consumption. It's not my character as a person or executive, and I think it's an unfair characterization of Michael and Bones," the general manager said.
Booth expressed his admiration for Hyland, acknowledging the young player's remarkable potential and charismatic presence on the court.
Meanwhile, he emphasized Porter Jr.'s crucial role in the team, praising his character and offensive and defensive capabilities.
The executive added that the public disclosure of those comments was unfair, and he hopes to avoid similar incidents.
Calvin Booth's comments
The Nuggets GM called out the defensive prowess of Porter Jr. and Hyland in a recent interview with .
"I knew you couldn't have two guys that couldn't guard, and we couldn't have two guys that were young and kind of more 'me guys.' Mike makes $30 million. He's one of the best shooters in the NBA. So, Bones, there's no place for you," Booth mentioned in the interview.
