Dec 5, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) in the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

'He is the Only One That’s a Better Shooter' – Brooklyn Nets Forward Makes Wild Stephen Curry Claim

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Sep 2, 2025 8:31 PM ET

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is one of the best shooters in the NBA right now. The 27-year-old swingman is a career 40.6 three-point shooter, and his outside shot was a key component to the Denver Nuggets’ championship in 2023.

Speaking on a Twitch stream, Porter reminded everyone of his outside touch, so much so that he believes that only one player is better than him in shooting the basketball.

”Stephen Curry—that’s the only one I’m giving like a clear ‘elite, can shoot better than me.'” Porter said on plaqueboymax’s YouTube channel.

“I Think This Was a Myth” - Brooklyn Nets Forward Reveals Shocking Revelation After Making it to the NBA 16 Jan 29, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) controls the ball against New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

“There’s dudes that are on the same level: I think Klay Thompson. KD, I think like… If I got in the gym, like Duncan Robinson—he probably can shoot with me. You know—Trae Young, Dame… But I think Steph is the only one that’s clearly a better shooter,” he reiterated.

Brooklyn Nets predicted to be the second-worst team in the Eastern Conference

The Brooklyn Nets managed to finish 12th in the Eastern Conference last season with a 26-56 record, and ESPN’s Tim Bontemps expects more of the same from them this upcoming season, despite their notable summer moves.

Dec 13, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez watches during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

“And then there’s the Nets and Wizards, for whom there is no ambiguity. These two teams will be hoping to land in the top four of the 2026 NBA draft, which portends to have a stacked group of prospects,” Bontemps wrote in his column.

“This season, they will be playing tons of young players, making trades for future assets and focusing on hopefully a different outcome in the lottery next May,” he concluded.