Career Timeline of Bobby Portis: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Bobby Portis built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Bobby Portis Jr. is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He played college basketball at Arkansas, where he was a consensus second-team All-American. Portis was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2015 NBA draft. A key moment in his career was winning an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021, solidifying his role as a valuable player in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Named Mr. Basketball of Arkansas

In 2013, Bobby Portis was named Mr. Basketball of Arkansas, earning McDonald's and Parade All-American status.

2014: Considered top player

In 2014, Bobby Portis was considered one of the top players in college basketball and a likely first-round pick in the 2015 NBA draft.

March 10, 2015: Selected as SEC Player of the Year

On March 10, 2015, Bobby Portis was selected as the SEC Player of the Year by the league's coaches, marking the first time an Arkansas Razorback was selected since Corliss Williamson.

June 25, 2015: Drafted by the Chicago Bulls

On June 25, 2015, Bobby Portis was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.

July 7, 2015: Signed with the Bulls

On July 7, 2015, Bobby Portis signed his rookie scale contract with the Chicago Bulls.

November 3, 2015: NBA debut

On November 3, 2015, Bobby Portis made his NBA debut, scoring 10 points in the Bulls' loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

December 19, 2015: Best night of young career

On December 19, 2015, Bobby Portis had the best night of his young career with 20 points and 11 rebounds against the New York Knicks.

October 28, 2016: Bulls exercised third-year team option

On October 28, 2016, the Bulls exercised their third-year team option on Bobby Portis' rookie scale contract, extending the contract through the 2017–18 season.

January 6, 2017: Assigned to Windy City Bulls

On January 6, 2017, Bobby Portis was assigned to the Windy City Bulls, Chicago's D-League affiliate.

February 16, 2017: Season-high 19 points

On February 16, 2017, Bobby Portis had a season-high 19 points in a 104–103 win over the Boston Celtics.

March 2, 2017: Season-high 13 rebounds

On March 2, 2017, Bobby Portis had 17 points and a season-high 13 rebounds in a 94–87 win over the Golden State Warriors.

March 18, 2017: Career-high 22 points

On March 18, 2017, Bobby Portis scored a career-high 22 points in a 95–86 win over the Utah Jazz.

February 22, 2018: Career high of 38 points

On February 22, 2018, Bobby Portis set a new career high with 38 points in a 116–115 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

March 17, 2018: Season high of 15 rebounds

On March 17, 2018, Bobby Portis recorded 15 points and a season-high 15 rebounds in a 114–109 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

October 18, 2018: Season opener

On October 18, 2018, Bobby Portis had 20 points and 11 rebounds in the Bulls' season opener, a 127–108 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 6, 2019: Traded to the Washington Wizards

On February 6, 2019, Bobby Portis was traded to the Washington Wizards along with Jabari Parker and a 2023 second-round pick.

July 9, 2019: Signed with the New York Knicks

On July 9, 2019, Bobby Portis signed with the New York Knicks.

November 19, 2020: Became a free agent

On November 19, 2020, Bobby Portis became a free agent after the Knicks decided not to exercise the team option.

November 26, 2020: Signed with the Milwaukee Bucks

On November 26, 2020, Bobby Portis signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.

April 29, 2021: Career-high 4 steals

On April 29, 2021, Bobby Portis recorded a career-high 4 steals in an overtime loss to the Houston Rockets.

June 27, 2021: Important role in game 3

On June 27, 2021, Bobby Portis played an important role for the Bucks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 15 points.

July 1, 2021: First career playoff start

On July 1, 2021, Bobby Portis had his first career playoff start against the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals, scoring 22 points.

August 6, 2021: Re-signed with the Bucks

On August 6, 2021, Bobby Portis re-signed with the Milwaukee Bucks for $9 million over two years.

November 24, 2021: 28 points and 10 rebounds

On November 24, 2021, Bobby Portis scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a victory over the Detroit Pistons.

December 10, 2021: 21 points and 7 rebounds

On December 10, 2021, Bobby Portis scored 21 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots in a victory against the Rockets.

February 5, 2022: Season-high 30 points

On February 5, 2022, Bobby Portis scored a season-high 30 points, including six three-pointers, in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

June 29, 2022: Exercised second-year option

On June 29, 2022, Bobby Portis exercised the second-year player option on his existing contract, becoming an unrestricted free agent.

October 2022: Launched a campaign

In October 2022, Bobby Portis launched a campaign alongside the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Milwaukee mayor Cavalier Johnson to lower reckless driving and speeding in Wisconsin.

December 3, 2022: Game leading 20 points

On December 3, 2022, Bobby Portis scored a game-leading 20 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and recorded a season-high 7 assists during a win over the Charlotte Hornets.