Bobby Portis

Bobby Portis: Biography in Details

Who is Bobby Portis?

Bobby Portis is an American basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks team of the National Basketball Association.

Portis played for his school and college basketball team and was picked up at 22nd position in 2015 for Chicago Bulls.

He was responsible for his team’s win against New York Knicks.

Bobby Portis: Birth Facts, Family, and Childhood

Bobby Portis was born on February 10, 1995, in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. His nationality is American and his ethnicity is African.

Bobby Portis had a tough childhood. His mother, Tina Edwards worked with American Airlines and was not married.

Bobby Portis and his three young brothers were born with her boyfriend.

Tina Edwards was a basketball player in her childhood.

Bobby Portis with her four children was evicted from her house and had to stay in rented places.

Tina Edwards was subjected to domestic violence at the hands of her boyfriend and was forced to stay at her father Otis’ house at Little Rock.

He was brave enough to answer his mother’s boyfriend and prevent him from injuring his mother during the boyfriend’s fight with his mother.

His grandfather, Otis worked as a cab driver. In spite of the tough surroundings and poverty, Bobby Portis always remained optimistic and concentrated on his studies and sports.

There were 9 members in the house; Tina Edwards, her four children, her father, her mother, her sister, and her cousin. The neighborhood was full of goons.

Bobby Portis: Education History

Bobby Portis went to Hall High School which had students who were into wrongdoing.

But Bobby Portis would focus on his studies and games and be highly protective of his mother and brothers.

His mother too was very supportive of Bobby Portis and his passion for basketball.

He also got sympathetic coaches. He attended the University of Arkansas.

Bobby Portis: Professional Life and Career

Bobby is currently a basketball player in his profession. He started playing basketball in his high school days.

He was named Mr.Basketball of Arkansas in the year 2013.

Bobby was selected as the SEC player of the year on March 10, 2015, by the league’s coach.

Bobby started his professional career in basketball by playing for the Chicago Bulls.

Boby was selected by the Chicago bull in the 2015 NBA draft on June 25, 2015.

On July 7, 2015, he signed a contract with the Bulls.

Bulls extended the 2017-2018 season contract with Bobby on October 28, 2016.

Later on January 6, 2017, he was assigned to the Windy City Bulls.

Bobby scored 19 points in a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics. The game was held on February 16, 2017.

Similarly, he scored 17 points and 13 rebounds during the game with Golden State Warriors. Bobby scored 22 points during the game with Utah Jazz.

During the debut of the 2017-2018 season on November 7, he scored 21 points and 13 rebounds.

His team lost the game with the Toronto Raptors. He scored 23 points on December 11 during the game with the Boston Celtics. The team has 108-85 wins over the opponent.

Eventually, after retiring from the Chicago bulls, Portis joined Washington Wizards and New York Knicks in 2019.

While Bobby Portis is currently playing for Milwaukee Bucks since 2020.

Bobby Portis: Salary and Net Worth

As of 2023, Portis has a net worth of $6.6 million and his salary is $1 million/year as Milwaukee Bucks drafted him in the 2021 NBA playoffs.

Bobby Portis: Rumors and Controversy

Bobby Portis is a talented and good player. He is liked by his team and coaches, and they always talk well about him.

They are aware of his humble and poor roots and go out of their way to assist and boost him in whatever way they can.

Bobby Portis is also a hardworking and sincere player and undergoes all the training and developments advised by his team, owners, and seniors.

He has not been subjected to date to any major controversies or harsh criticisms.

Bobby Portis gets along well with his co-players and forms a good team with them.

Bobby has not been embroiled in any scandals or rumors.

Even though he is not always picked up to play, he keeps himself ready since he believes that his time will definitely come.

Bobby Portis: Description Of Body Measurements

Bobby Portis has a height of 6 feet 11 inches. His body weighs 112kg.

He has black hair and dark brown eyes while his chest waist hip and bicep size details are under configuration.

Bobby Portis: Social Media Profile

Bobby Portis is currently inactive on social sites.

Currently, he is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

He has more than 57.3k followers on Facebook, 2.8 million followers on Instagram, and 85k followers on Twitter.

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