The Bucks have too many talented offensive players higher in the pecking order for Portis to get a chance to put up bigger numbers. With Bucks coach Doc Rivers trying to find enough shots and opportunities for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, Portis’ role is smaller and more specific than other players coming off the bench. He gets opportunities, but the Bucks have many mouths to feed for Portis to put up numbers that could help him secure the award. “But I’m part of making us good though,” Portis argued. “That’s part of it. I’m part of the script, man.” By this point in the conversation, Portis’ gait has slowed to a shuffle. He’s fully engaged in the debate and trying to get to the truth. Three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, who had been listening to the conversation, is somehow moving fast enough with slides on his feet and ice bags on his knees to pass Portis on his way to the bus, but not without a bit of encouragement first. “Talk your s— then, BP,” Middleton added. “I’m trying to tell him,” Portis replied. -via The Athletic / April 12, 2024
