Michael Porter Jr. is again healthy and itching to play for the Nuggets. How long before he breaks this time?

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 16: Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets stands on the court during introductions before the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) — DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 16: Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets stands on the court during introductions before the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

By Mark Kiszla | mkiszla@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: December 22, 2022 at 6:45 PM MST | UPDATED: December 22, 2022 at 6:48 PM MST

Getting your player ready...

Just in time for Christmas, the Nuggets are taking the wraps off Michael Porter Jr., who’s as fine and fragile as a $179 million piece of Baccarat crystal. The big question: How long before he breaks this time?

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Kiszla: Michael Porter Jr. is again healthy and itching to play for the Nuggets. How long before he breaks this time?

As fine and fragile as crystal, MPJ should be treated as beautiful extravagance rather than cornerstone piece of Nuggets’ championship pursuit.

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