Bobby Portis opened up about the pressure on the Milwaukee Bucks from widespread media narratives suggesting Giannis Antetokounmpo might request a trade or question the organization. Portis expressed relief hearing Giannis communicate in a way that indicates his desire to stay with the Bucks.
The Bucks forward acknowledged that constant media speculation about Giannis's future created an environment where team members felt additional pressure. Playing alongside an all-time great naturally brings scrutiny about championship potential and roster composition, Portis noted.