 After that season, he signed as a veteran free agent with the Washington Bullets.The Detroit Pistons received a first round draft pick in 1980 (which ended up with Golden State, who selected Rickey Brown with that pick) and a 1982 first round pick (Used to select John Bagley) as compensation for his departure.Porter appeared in two playoff games that year and garnered nine assists as the Bullets fell in the first round.