Bobby Portis Gets Speaks Out on Milwaukee Bucks’ Need to Build Camaraderie

Oct 29, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill (3) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and guard Jrue Holiday (21) and forward Bobby Portis (9) celebrate after a score late in the fourth quarter during game against the Atlanta Hawks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The Milwaukee Bucks played their 23rd game of the season on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. While the result did not go in their favor, there’s also no denying that this team has gone a long way in terms of the chemistry they have been able to build throughout the season.

Bobby Portis Speaks Out on Milwaukee Bucks’ Camaraderie

Mar 16, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) warms up before game against Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

"It takes time to get to know the players, get to know each others strengths."

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Bucks veteran Bobby Portis has been around long enough to know how important it is for the players to be on the same page. The 28-year-old recently spoke out about the importance of building camaraderie in their group as they look to achieve their goals this season:

“I think in practice it’s all about the camaraderie-building and trusting, building your plays out, running your sets,” Portis said. “The more you run it, like it’s muscle memory. It’s like shooting a shot. The more shots you get up, the more times you hold your follow-through, the more times you’re probably gonna be able to be a better shooter. It’s just what it is.”

Oct 15, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) battles Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) and forward Maxwell Lewis (21) for position in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports
Spoken like a true pro.

In so many words, Portis is pointing out the importance of time and getting more and more reps in in building the Bucks’ chemistry. We all know that this won’t happen overnight, and the team’s early-season troubles have been a testament to this fact.

However, Milwaukee has taken significant strides of late. They’re still not there, but they’re getting close.

Oct 20, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and guard Damian Lillard (0) watch game against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports