After playing six seasons in the NBA on a number of teams, Bobby Portis has found a home. The fan favorite who played a crucial role in the Milwaukee Bucks NBA Championship run has agreed to return, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Free agent Bobby Portis has agreed to a two-year, $9 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a second year player option, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 2, 2021
Additionally, Bobby Portis turned down better deals from two contenders — the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat — in order to return to the Bucks.
Portis turned down potential deals from the Mavericks and Heat, sources said. After six NBA seasons, Portis has found a home — and will play to repeat as a champion next season. https://t.co/kD9WkJxpKP
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 2, 2021
Here's Bobby Portis reacting to the news of his signing, saying, ‘RUN THAT SH*T BACK! Proud to call Milwaukee my home. Wouldn’t want to be no where else!”
RUN THAT SHIT BACK! Proud to call Milwaukee my home. Wouldn’t want to be no where else! #UNDERDOG
To the fans, thank you for your continued support. Now let’s get it! pic.twitter.com/Xwp8Yfwry1
— Bobby BP Portis (@BPortistime) August 2, 2021
More to come…