Bobby Portis addressed the impact of media narratives surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Bucks. '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. The forward acknowledged that playing alongside an all-time great comes with constant scrutiny about whether the supporting cast and organization remain the right fit for the superstar.
Portis: Media narratives pressure Bucks
Bobby Portis revealed that outside media narratives about Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially leaving the Bucks created significant pressure on the team this season.