Kevin Porter Jr. is another young athlete with great potential to become an NBA star shortly. But being under the spotlight does not always mean such athletes aren’t human. And not all human beings are perfect. But right now, KPJ will be facing an extremely risky situation and it has nothing to do with basketball. The NBA has once again been struck with news of yet another domestic violence case.
Yikes: Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in New York, per ABC. pic.twitter.com/7wQLRgbcKE
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The Houston Rockets guard was recently taken into police custody for assaulting his girlfriend. Porter allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick, a WNBA player who currently isn’t signed to any team. The incident took place when Kevin Porter Jr. returned during the early parts of the morning to the Millennium Hotel in New York, where the couple stayed. Kevin was out the night before.
However, after he returned, the police claimed that Gondrezick locked him out of the room because she was upset that he had returned very late. Porter ended up getting access to the room with the help of the hotel security. It was after he entered that he began to beat Gondrezick, according to ABC. As of now, Porter is currently in police custody while Gondrezick’s injuries aren’t clear. But this may not age well for KPJ in the future.
Domestic assault charges are pending against Kevin Porter Jr.
Kevin Porter Jr. is currently 23 years old and Kysre Gondrezick is three years older than he is. The severity of the incident remains unknown while Porter remains in police custody. Local authorities claim that domestic assault charges are yet to be confirmed against the NBA star.
BREAKING: Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has been arrested in New York City for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick.
According to police reports, Gondrezick was upset with the late hour of Porter Jr.’s return and locked the door. Once… pic.twitter.com/skwoPB2xsJ
— NBA Buzz (@OfficialNBABuzz) September 11, 2023
Unfortunately, these cases have been happening quite often in the NBA as of late. The Los Angeles Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes and Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges were also involved in domestic violence cases before this.
Gondrezick attended Benton Harbor High School in Michigan where she reportedly averaged 40.5 points per game as a senior. She completed her high school career as the No.2 leading scorer among female basketball players in Michigan. The 26-year-old committed played for West Virginia University and Michigan University before getting drafted by the WNBA. She was selected by the Indiana Fever as the 4th overall pick during the 2021 WNBA Draft. Gondrezick last played for the Chicago Sky in 2022.
Not much is known about Kevin Porter Jr. and Kysre Gondrezick’s relationship. But chances are that their relationship is fairly new. Porter currently plays for the Rockets and is gradually on the rise. Last season, he averaged 19.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. Porter has been a consistent scorer and playmaker on the roster. However, this incident might take a toll on his career later on.