Through 17 games of the season, Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis is a fantastic surprise for the team. He has been great off the bench. Portis is a productive player that does things around the basket as well as shoot from deep. He has been a joy to have in Milwaukee. Portis was taking some questions from his Twitter followers yesterday as he was probably hanging out in a New Orleans hotel. The big man explained why he joined the Milwaukee Bucks and I cannot love his answer more.

Tbh I could’ve signed for 3-4 times what I’m making this year elsewhere. Wasn’t about the money this year for me. Was more about respect more than anything. Also, just from a fit standpoint I thought I would fit in well. https://t.co/m4AtMcbaTU

— Bobby BP Portis (@BPortistime) January 28, 2021

The play shows this mindset honestly. Bobby has been one of the hardest workers for Milwaukee this season. The fit is working out great with the team. The team loves what he is doing for the second unit of the Bucks. Even though he is smaller, Portis is a significant upgrade from what they had with Robin Lopez last season. Portis can do more on the count and has this season with multiple 20 point games. If Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz, who is having an unreal year, slips at all, Portis might get some love for Sixth Man of the Year.

Happy to have the ‘Underdog’ part of the Bucks.

Charlie.