Last month, Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. stirred controversy with comments about the WNBA that quickly caught the attention of basketball fans. During an appearance on Lonzo Ball’s Ball in the Family podcast, Porter suggested that he could have beaten a team of WNBA players while he was still in eighth grade. The remark didn’t sit well with many listeners and prompted a direct response from Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who pushed back against the dismissive tone of his statement.
The situation escalated further after a post began circulating on X claiming Porter had doubled down on his stance. The viral message alleged that the Nets star said he wanted to play a season in the WNBA to see if he could break Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point single-game record. The post spread rapidly, racking up over a million views and tens of thousands of likes, fueling fresh debate and outrage across social media.
However, the quote turned out to be entirely false. The post originated from a well-known parody account, meaning the statement was never actually made by Porter. While some fans acknowledged it was satire, others argued the fake quote felt believable given Porter’s earlier remarks. The reaction highlighted how quickly misinformation can gain traction, especially when it aligns with an already heated narrative.
Since the podcast controversy, Porter has remained silent on the topic of the WNBA and has not addressed the viral post. Instead, his focus appears firmly on basketball. The forward is enjoying one of the most productive stretches of his career, putting up career-high scoring numbers and helping Brooklyn gain momentum after a slow start to the season.
While the fake quote sparked confusion, the episode once again brought Sophie Cunningham into the conversation as a prominent voice defending the league. The situation served as a reminder of how online satire can blur into perceived reality—and how discussions around respect for women’s basketball continue to resonate well beyond a single comment or viral post.
