Bobby Portis addressed the pressure Milwaukee Bucks players felt amid constant media speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the team. Portis expressed relief that Giannis's recent comments indicated his desire to stay, providing 'a breath of fresh air' for the squad.
'There was so much pressure on our team this year, with so much outside media about Giannis leaving the Bucks—him requesting a trade—or people pushing that narrative, and it gets to the guys on the team,' Portis stated. He acknowledged that playing alongside an all-time great like Giannis always brings narratives about winning and whether the surrounding players and organization are the right fit.