The Milwaukee Bucks re-signed fan-favorite forward Bobby Portis to a three-year, $43.6 million deal this summer, and he has since expanded his impact in Wisconsin through philanthropic efforts.
The 30-year-old recently joined the board of directors for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, an organization he became involved with following the Bucks’ NBA championship in 2021. Portis, affectionately referred to as the “Mayor of Milwaukee” by fans, has taken on a larger role in raising awareness about food insecurity in Wisconsin.
Entering his sixth season with Milwaukee, Portis has already made a lasting impact on the community, with more to come in the future. The former first-round pick spoke about his connection to the city and his commitment to giving back, according to Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
“I really rock with Milwaukee, though,” Portis said. “Ain’t many players can say they really rock with Milwaukee. You come here, people may not like it, but I really rock with the city. I’m really in the city, giving back, putting my all into the kids and the community. I really care.”
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On the court, Portis has enjoyed a steady role with the Bucks, producing some of the best seasons of his 10-year career. In five seasons with Milwaukee, he has averaged 13.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists while shooting 49.4 percent from the field across 25.0 minutes per game.
Off the court, his efforts speak volumes about the type of person he is. Portis has used his platform to make a difference, mixing his success on the court with his passion for helping others.
“Sports is what we do to help inspire, to help have the platform, but off the court it gives us the platform to inspire and give back as well,” Portis added. “It’s been fun just to use basketball as a tool to help me do what I’ve always been doing, which is spreading my blessings.”
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