Michael Porter Jr. has had quite an eventful summer. The former Missouri star was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 14th pick in the NBA Draft in June, a position he dropped to due to recurring back issues. Less than a month later, he underwent his second back surgery.

Michael Porter Sr. shared on X: “I’m grateful to be in Portland to share this day with Michael Jr.! Excited for him to have the chance to return to the court, and proud.”

Despite the health challenges that have affected his first NBA summer, MPJ has managed to enjoy some of the perks of professional basketball.

When people envision “making it” and achieving wealth, they often mention wanting to buy something nice for a parent, like a car or a home. This seems to be Porter Jr.’s intention, as he purchased a car for his mother to express gratitude for everything she has done for him over the years.

Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. surprises his mother with a new car in an emotional Instagram video.

Porter Jr. shared the surprise on Instagram this week.

Along with the video, he wrote a heartfelt caption:

“Mom…I love you so much! It’s such a delight to be able to bless you in this way; it’s been a dream of mine! You are an angel to me and the most amazing mother in the world. I can’t believe all the selfless things you’ve done for us. Thank you for giving up your professional basketball career to raise eight children.

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“Thank you for being a stay-at-home parent and homeschooling us all. Thank you for being the last one to sleep and the first to wake up. Thank you for washing so many clothes and dishes for us as we grew up. Thank you for all the meals you prepared. Thank you for making sure we attended our AAU tournaments and summer camps, even when funds were tight. Most importantly, thank you and Dad for teaching us to trust and rely on God! I know I can be difficult at times, but all I want is to make you proud.”

Porter Jr. is the oldest of eight Porter children, but he’s not the only athlete. His two eldest sisters, Bri and Cierra, played for Mizzou’s women’s basketball team, while his brother Jontay also played for the Tigers.

Since 2017, their father has been an assistant coach for Mizzou’s men’s basketball team. However, he isn’t t

he most impressive basketball parent in the Porter family. That honor goes to Lisa Porter, who was an outstanding player herself. She averaged nearly 60 points per game in her senior year of high school before excelling at Iowa’s women’s basketball team, where she was named “Miss Basketball.”

Lisa may have set aside her pro aspirations to become a mother, but she is now the matriarch of an incredible basketball family. Now, she has a brand-new car to show for it.