Nets star says team told him to 'steer away' from certain topics on podcast appearances

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Michael Porter Jr. has been no stranger to stirring up controversy on podcasts, but there's a decent chance that may all be in the past.

That's because the Brooklyn Nets star said on fellow NBA player Lonzo Ball's show that his team advised him to "steer clear" of specific topics.

"To be on the internet for anything else other than basketball, I feel like that’s a summertime thing. But, no, definitely, even the organization … we’ve had conversations. They would appreciate if I steer clear of certain topics, you know what I mean?" Porter said.

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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. shoots in front of Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs during the first quarter at Kia Center. (Mike Watters/Imagn Images)

That didn't exactly stop Porter from saying that his eighth-grade self would fare just fine against WNBA players, citing prior experience. He did admit on the podcast, though, that the WNBA topic is "sensitive," yet it was not the first time he made similar comments.

The Nets did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Porter once said he would not date a woman who got "hit" by another NBA player.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. shoots the ball in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.  (Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)

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"If it’s somebody I’m going to be around on a daily basis and have to see them, and they’ve hit your chick or whatever, it’s going to be tough to deal with," he said, according to Complex. "Maybe some dudes are emotionally