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

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  • Опубліковано 16 кві 2024
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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

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  • @whoisperfect_no1.381
    @whoisperfect_no1.381 2 місяці тому +275

    Much Respect to the Team Owner...

    • @SamueI12
      @SamueI12 Місяць тому +2

      Great owner. From an arsenal fan

    • @goated6146
      @goated6146 Місяць тому +7

      @@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
      @SamueI12 Місяць тому

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

    • @yaahman74
      @yaahman74 Місяць тому

      he's from the walmart family

  • @ntnnot
    @ntnnot 2 місяці тому +112

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

    • @eric9604
      @eric9604 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @ntnnot
      @ntnnot Місяць тому +10

      @@eric9604 Kudos for your idiocy

    • @eric9604
      @eric9604 Місяць тому

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

    • @tyronelorenzovalentio3414
      @tyronelorenzovalentio3414 Місяць тому

      @@eric9604is it true

    • @ntnnot
      @ntnnot Місяць тому +2

      @@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.

  • @sydneydance
    @sydneydance Місяць тому +111

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

  • @mattallen2392
    @mattallen2392 Місяць тому +65

    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
    @mark11967AD 2 місяці тому +60

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

  • @coronazac
    @coronazac 2 місяці тому +56

    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
    @garymckee1926 2 місяці тому +31

    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.
    @A.F.4. 2 місяці тому +43

    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.

  • @slimjim665
    @slimjim665 2 місяці тому +17

    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.

  • @coronazac
    @coronazac 2 місяці тому +7

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

  • @astromigui
    @astromigui 2 місяці тому +9

    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.

  • @wawo9193
    @wawo9193 Місяць тому +1

    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
    @jld4870 2 місяці тому +3

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

  • @ninoslavzivojinovic5861
    @ninoslavzivojinovic5861 2 місяці тому +11

    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!!!

  • @butterflytiffany
    @butterflytiffany Місяць тому +2

    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

  • @Chichi0104
    @Chichi0104 Місяць тому +4

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

    • @rocksteady8232
      @rocksteady8232 Місяць тому

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

  • @travismcgraw588
    @travismcgraw588 Місяць тому

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

  • @Ten16Media
    @Ten16Media Місяць тому +1

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

  • @goranbogdanovic7391
    @goranbogdanovic7391 Місяць тому

    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

  • @thatboylije7892
    @thatboylije7892 Місяць тому +3

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

  • @dnicej1293
    @dnicej1293 2 місяці тому +2

    Great content 👌

  • @jonathanvalero648
    @jonathanvalero648 Місяць тому +1

    God bless mpj you are thriving now keep at it

  • @higgsboson9380
    @higgsboson9380 Місяць тому

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

  • @Kingfisher1215
    @Kingfisher1215 2 місяці тому +12

    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
      @jamiekoh6113 Місяць тому

      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.

  • @breeimverythankful1882
    @breeimverythankful1882 Місяць тому

    Amazing story

  • @pappypepper
    @pappypepper Місяць тому +3

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

  • @CobeRoc
    @CobeRoc Місяць тому

    Wow, what a beautiful story.

  • @brandons9913
    @brandons9913 Місяць тому +4

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

  • @user-jmkcpmpjarnj
    @user-jmkcpmpjarnj Місяць тому

    Thank you MPJ!!

  • @gh8066
    @gh8066 Місяць тому +15

    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 💯

  • @bencritterson640
    @bencritterson640 Місяць тому +3

    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!

  • @gamemusicmeltingpot2192
    @gamemusicmeltingpot2192 Місяць тому

    Lets go Mike! Best Luck in the playoffs

  • @christianbarbour2808
    @christianbarbour2808 28 днів тому

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

  • @angeloromero2061
    @angeloromero2061 Місяць тому +5

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

  • @christophertarr9005
    @christophertarr9005 Місяць тому +1

    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.

  • @amcg6075
    @amcg6075 Місяць тому

    Amazing front office!

  • @hiawathasbrother
    @hiawathasbrother Місяць тому

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

  • @angelatanurdzic7508
    @angelatanurdzic7508 2 місяці тому +7

    Good job, Michael.

  • @maxf6304
    @maxf6304 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @nycnow811
    @nycnow811 Місяць тому

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

  • @vaduzcrew
    @vaduzcrew 2 місяці тому +2

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

  • @mikehardingjr.1085
    @mikehardingjr.1085 2 місяці тому +4

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

  • @rocksteady8232
    @rocksteady8232 Місяць тому

    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

  • @kjsuns
    @kjsuns Місяць тому

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

  • @lappin6482
    @lappin6482 Місяць тому

    Awesome process

  • @KSteeleify
    @KSteeleify Місяць тому +3

    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
      @MartinGonzalez-rt5dd 28 днів тому +1

      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
    @XChronicHash Місяць тому +1

    This owner has a great basketball mind

  • @LixtianShanghai
    @LixtianShanghai 2 місяці тому +5

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

  • @ash-sd
    @ash-sd Місяць тому

    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.

  • @MrCgr33
    @MrCgr33 Місяць тому +3

    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
      @superiorbullies9798 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @laloqi7313
    @laloqi7313 Місяць тому

    Great game MPJ

  • @witmolge
    @witmolge 2 місяці тому +4

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

  • @vk3638
    @vk3638 Місяць тому +1

    2018 draft was insane tbh

  • @drewc2323
    @drewc2323 Місяць тому

    Bring your brothers on!

  • @user-io4sr7vg1v
    @user-io4sr7vg1v 2 місяці тому +5

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

  • @Heybheyhey
    @Heybheyhey Місяць тому

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

  • @MichaelGarzaShow
    @MichaelGarzaShow Місяць тому +1

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

  • @whiteshadow6601
    @whiteshadow6601 Місяць тому

    Good owner right there

  • @izlit3599
    @izlit3599 Місяць тому

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

  • @user-uf3sx7xy1y
    @user-uf3sx7xy1y Місяць тому +7

    Interview Jontay next. Do it in Vegas.

  • @jrpajarillo2402
    @jrpajarillo2402 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @chicagojams
    @chicagojams 2 місяці тому +3

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

  • @9eg762
    @9eg762 Місяць тому

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

  • @louisduran3461
    @louisduran3461 Місяць тому

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

  • @IceManLikeGervin
    @IceManLikeGervin 2 місяці тому +6

    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
      @jld4870 2 місяці тому

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

  • @Matt-ub7hw
    @Matt-ub7hw 16 днів тому

    What exactly was MPJs back injury on Draft Day?

  • @MJfromdaO
    @MJfromdaO 2 місяці тому +2

    congrats to your brother michael

    • @G_hh3
      @G_hh3 2 місяці тому +1

      Which one lol

    • @MJfromdaO
      @MJfromdaO 2 місяці тому

      @@G_hh3 crypto bro

  • @steffanbrown4780
    @steffanbrown4780 Місяць тому

    Yea very good owner!

  • @bryanloki6560
    @bryanloki6560 Місяць тому +4

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

    • @Gravy494
      @Gravy494 Місяць тому +1

      Jontay reference?

  • @happynes3548
    @happynes3548 24 дні тому

  • @mioreskovic4555
    @mioreskovic4555 2 місяці тому +4

    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
      @gloopdogg1145 2 місяці тому +6

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

    • @mioreskovic4555
      @mioreskovic4555 2 місяці тому

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

    • @jld4870
      @jld4870 2 місяці тому +1

      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
      @silewis9396 Місяць тому

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

  • @ElDiabeto
    @ElDiabeto Місяць тому

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

  • @xabialonso5785
    @xabialonso5785 Місяць тому +1

    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.

  • @stoprightmeowww
    @stoprightmeowww Місяць тому +1

    When u do a gambling in nba episode

  • @sniper936
    @sniper936 Місяць тому

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

  • @PHN-2024
    @PHN-2024 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @goranpetrovic2321
    @goranpetrovic2321 Місяць тому

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

  • @neverwhere77
    @neverwhere77 2 місяці тому +4

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

  • @Starchild97
    @Starchild97 Місяць тому +1

    This dude Mike is curious

  • @eriksports
    @eriksports 2 місяці тому +9

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

    • @jld4870
      @jld4870 2 місяці тому +2

      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
      @NadavHbr Місяць тому +2

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

    • @eriksports
      @eriksports Місяць тому

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

    • @school1865
      @school1865 Місяць тому +2

      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
      @atxfinest20 Місяць тому

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

  • @warmbeergamingdude
    @warmbeergamingdude Місяць тому

    Kroenke is a lucky bastard 😂

  • @NicholasDrefahl-ey4yl
    @NicholasDrefahl-ey4yl Місяць тому

    We stole the draft getting MPJ! #Champions

  • @EventualRoads
    @EventualRoads Місяць тому +2

    My left ear is lonely...

  • @bokidimi5215
    @bokidimi5215 2 місяці тому +2

    Makes me proud

  • @Ma1q444
    @Ma1q444 Місяць тому

    I wanted the bulls to draft him so badly smh

  • @eazeyt1759
    @eazeyt1759 Місяць тому +2

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

    • @emcee6915
      @emcee6915 Місяць тому +1

      And his dad money comes from his wife’s family

  • @harvestmoon4968
    @harvestmoon4968 Місяць тому

    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
      @user-zm9uu6bc2p Місяць тому +1

      Yeah sometimes you have to take the risk

  • @PhanoftheShow
    @PhanoftheShow Місяць тому

    COYG

  • @tribalypredisposed
    @tribalypredisposed Місяць тому

    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.

  • @BizzyB81
    @BizzyB81 Місяць тому

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

  • @jamiekoh6113
    @jamiekoh6113 Місяць тому

    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
    @Jakegotjuice Місяць тому

    I wanted the bulls to draft you so bad

  • @Ronnyondastickz
    @Ronnyondastickz Місяць тому +1

    What about your brother tho

  • @TrevenMS
    @TrevenMS Місяць тому +1

    Put Peyton Watson on Ant all game

    • @evakozo3593
      @evakozo3593 Місяць тому

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

  • @jvdonjones3072
    @jvdonjones3072 Місяць тому

    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

  • @Remy-hf6bt
    @Remy-hf6bt Місяць тому

    that man worth 10 billion usd

  • @jojoyce214
    @jojoyce214 Місяць тому

    bruh bring jokic brothers next time😅🤣

  • @FrankGallagher1700
    @FrankGallagher1700 Місяць тому

    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

  • @timmworia6647
    @timmworia6647 Місяць тому

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

  • @artsupplydonate4267
    @artsupplydonate4267 Місяць тому +1

    When u gonna talk abt your brother fixing games