Michael Porter Jr. says the proliferation of sports betting has detracted from the integrity and enjoyment of the game and worries that it's only going to get worse.

"The enjoyment of the game isn't for the game anymore," Porter said on the "One Night with Steiny" podcast this week. "It's so that people can make money. In reality, way more people are losing money than making money."

Porter's younger brother, Jontay, was banned from the NBA in 2024 for his role in a gambling scheme. Jontay Porter admitted in court in July 2024 to removing himself from two games during the 2023-24 season to benefit associates who had bet on the under on his statistics. He said the scheme was designed to pay off gambling debts.

Michael Porter Jr., who was traded to the Brooklyn Nets this offseason,

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