The uptick in playing time has tested Porter’s commitment to recovery, an element of his approach that was always going to be vital once he began playing again after nearly two full years away from the court. “It’s something my parents have always really stressed,” Porter said. “I grew up vegetarian because my mom was always really health aware, but seeing how these guys recover — especially the older guys like Paul Millsap, and Isaiah Thomas when he was here — whether they play good or bad, their routine stays the same. I try to take a lot of that from them and just try to take care of my body in order to be ready to go every game.”