Who Is Michael Porter Sr? His Wiki Details, Parents, Wife, Son, & Net Worth

Michael Porter Sr is a well-known celebrity family member and media personality who gained media attention as the father of famous basketball player Michael Porter Jr. Porter worked with young athletes to not only develop basketball skills but also skills needed to build stronger character and confidence.

Michael Porter Sr Wikipedia Details

Who Is Michael Porter Sr? Biography & Parents Details

Michael Porter Sr (born on 7 December 1965, age: 57 years old) is a talented and famous media personality and sports figure best recognized as an assistant coach at Missouri since 2017. Moreover, he is also known as the former Mizzou's Director of Basketball Operations from 2011 to 2013. However, Michael Porter Sr doesn't own a Wikipedia page yet.

Michael Porter Sr was born to his parents in Hattiesburg City, Mississippi. Meanwhile, he has not disclosed any information about his parents in the media for their privacy. Hence, the names and professions of his parents cannot be determined. Similarly, he has never mentioned his siblings, so it's hard to tell the number of brothers and sisters she has

Michael Porter Sr enjoys celebrating his birthday on 7 December every year with his family and friends. Besides, he was born to his parents on 7 December 1965, making him 57 years old as of May 2023. Looking at his date of birth, his birth or zodiac sign falls under Sagittarius. Meanwhile, as he was born in Hattiesburg City in Mississippi, United States, he has American citizenship. Other than that, Michael Porter Sr comes from Black ethnicity and follows the path and beliefs of the Christian religion.

As for his physical features, Michael Porter Sr. has a tall height of around 6 feet 4 inches approximately, with decent weight. Speaking of his education, Michael Porter Sr completed his high school studies in his hometown and later graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1989.

Michael Porter Sr Married Life

Michael Porter Sr is a married man and has a beloved wife named Lisa Becker. They have been married for over 29 years since they tied the knot on 31  August 1993. They first met each other in the early 90s and fell in love deeply. They met when Michael got injured in his knees and left YMCA. Michael and Lisa felt an instant connection.

His wife, Lisa Becker, is also a former professional basketball player who averaged 58.7 points a game for Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School in 1983. She also played for the University of Iowa and scored a total of 1355 points at Iowa. In addition, Lisa has a famous basketball star sister named Pingeton, the head coach of the Mizzou women's basketball program since 2010. 

At present, Michael and his wife, Lisa, are proud parents of eight children named Bri, Cierra, Michael Jr., Jontay, Coban, Jevon, Izaak, and Jayda. Their children, Bri and Cierra, were teammates on the Mizzou Women's Basketball team, while Michael Jr. and Jontay were teammates on the Mizzou Men's Basketball team. Moreover, their son, Michael Jr., was picked in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets as 14th overall.

Michael Porter Sr Career & Net Worth Insights

Michael Porter Sr. has an estimated net worth of around $4 million approximately. His main source of income is from his profession as an assistant coach. Moreover, he signed a three-year deal for $1.125 million with Missouri in 2017. His son, Michael Porter Jr., has a net worth of $30 million as a basketball player. 

Reflecting on his career, Michael Porter Sr used to play basketball for Athletes in Action before he transitioned to a coaching career. He worked as head coach of Upward Basketball from 2003 to 2006 and was the director of player development in the 2019-20 season. At present, he serves as an assistant coach of the Missouri Tigers Men's Basketball.