NBA fans love to debate whether influencers, streamers, or even high-level pickup players could hang with professionals on the court. Michael Porter Jr. just gave the internet a definitive answer. In a recent livestream, Porter Jr. faced popular streamer PlaqueBoyMax in a one-on-one game and the Brooklyn Nets forward made sure the matchup was over before it ever started, shutting him out 12–0.
The video, which quickly went viral, showcased the stark difference between an NBA-caliber player and even a confident, athletic streamer. From the opening possession, Porter set the tone. PlaqueBoyMax played him tight on the perimeter, but Porter calmly rose up from deep and drained a three-pointer over his outstretched hand.
It was the first of many reminders that Porter’s 6-foot-10 frame and effortless shooting stroke simply can’t be matched by anyone outside of the league.
On the next sequence, Porter put the ball on the floor, drove hard to his right, then stepped back into a smooth mid-range jumper. Cash. Moments later, he attacked the rim again, this time finishing an easy layup to make it 3–0.
When the streamer finally got the ball back, he tried to attack downhill, only to have his shot pinned by Porter at the rim. That block symbolized the entire matchup: no matter what PlaqueBoyMax did, MPJ had the answer.
The floodgates opened from there. Porter casually sank another deep three, then followed it with a step-back triple from way beyond the arc.
At that point, he was clearly toying with his opponent, mixing in drives to the rim with effortless jumpers. When PlaqueBoyMax stripped the ball on one possession, the crowd watching online erupted, but it was only a brief moment of relief before Porter immediately regained control and went right back to scoring.
The finishing stretch was particularly brutal. Porter hit three straight long-distance threes without breaking a sweat, barely moving as the streamer tried to contest. After that, he powered to the rim twice for emphatic finishes, punctuating the 12–0 shutout with a dunk that ended the video and sealed PlaqueBoyMax’s fate.
What made the game so striking wasn’t just the scoreline, it was how effortless it looked for Porter. He didn’t need to shift into high gear, didn’t use elaborate dribble combos, and barely even broke a sweat.
Yet the difference in size, strength, and skill was overwhelming. For NBA players like Porter, who average double figures on playoff teams while often playing a complementary role, dominating against anyone outside of the league isn’t just expected, it’s inevitable.
The clip has since sparked debate online, with fans pointing out how Porter looked like he was in a casual shootaround while Max was giving everything he had. Others used it as another reminder of how wide the talent gap is between the NBA and every other level of basketball. Even the weakest rotation player in the league can make elite amateurs look helpless.
For Porter, it was just another day’s work. For PlaqueBoyMax, it was a humbling experience broadcast to hundreds of thousands. And for fans, it was proof that NBA players truly operate on a different planet.
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