History of Bobby Portis in Timeline

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 named a consensus second-team All-American. Portis was drafted into the NBA in 2015 as the 22nd overall pick by the Chicago Bulls. He is most notably known for winning an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1992: Corliss Williamson signs with the Razorbacks

In 1992, Corliss Williamson was the last in-state McDonald's All-American to sign with the Arkansas Razorbacks before Portis.

1993: Corliss Williamson wins SEC Player of the Year

In 1993, Corliss Williamson won the SEC Player of the Year award.

1994: Corliss Williamson wins SEC Player of the Year

In 1994, Corliss Williamson won the SEC Player of the Year award.

February 10, 1995: Bobby Portis Jr. born

On February 10, 1995, Bobby Portis Jr. was born. He is now a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2013: Mr. Basketball of Arkansas

In 2013, Bobby Portis was named Mr. Basketball of Arkansas and earned McDonald's and Parade All-American status while playing at Hall High School.

2014: Portis a top player in college basketball

During the 2014-15 season, Portis was considered one of the top players in college basketball.

March 10, 2015: SEC Player of the Year

On March 10, 2015, Bobby Portis was selected as the SEC Player of the Year, being the first Arkansas Razorback selected since Corliss Williamson.

June 25, 2015: Drafted by 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: Signs with 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 and scored 10 points in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

December 18, 2015: Quadruple Overtime Loss

On December 18, 2015, the Chicago Bulls experienced a quadruple overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons.

December 19, 2015: Best Night of Young Career

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

2015: All-American honors and NBA draft

In 2015, Bobby Portis earned consensus second-team All-American honors as a sophomore. He was also selected in the first round of the 2015 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls with the 22nd overall pick.

October 28, 2016: Bulls exercise team option

On October 28, 2016, the Bulls exercised their third-year team option on 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 scored a season-high 19 points in a win against 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 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 win against the Utah Jazz.

October 17, 2017: Physical Altercation with Mirotić

On October 17, 2017, Bobby Portis and teammate Nikola Mirotić were involved in a physical altercation during practice, leading to Mirotić being hospitalized.

February 22, 2018: Career High 38 Points

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

March 17, 2018: Season-High 15 Rebounds

On March 17, 2018, Bobby Portis recorded 15 points and a season-high 15 rebounds in a 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 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 6, 2019: Traded to 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: Signs with New York Knicks

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

November 19, 2020: Portis Becomes a Free Agent

On November 19, 2020, Portis became a free agent after the Knicks declined to exercise their team option.

November 26, 2020: Signs with Milwaukee Bucks

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

April 29, 2021: Career-High Steals

On April 29, 2021, Bobby Portis recorded a career-high 4 steals, along with 10 points and 11 rebounds, in a loss to the Houston Rockets.

June 27, 2021: Eastern Conference Finals Game 3

On June 27, 2021, Bobby Portis played a significant role in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 15 points and grabbing 4 rebounds.

July 1, 2021: First Career Playoff Start

On July 1, 2021, Bobby Portis made his first career playoff start against the Atlanta Hawks in place of an injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, finishing with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals.

August 6, 2021: Re-signs with Bucks

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

November 24, 2021: 28 Points Against Detroit Pistons

On November 24, 2021, Bobby Portis scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 114–93 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

December 10, 2021: 21 Points and 3 Blocks

On December 10, 2021, Bobby Portis scored 21 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots in a 123–114 victory against the Houston Rockets.

2021: NBA Championship with Milwaukee

In 2021, Bobby Portis won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks.

2021: Championship Ring Stolen

On November 4, 2024, Bobby Portis' 2021 championship ring was stolen during a house burglary.

February 5, 2022: Season-High 30 Points

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

June 29, 2022: Exercises Player Option

On June 29, 2022, Bobby Portis exercised the second-year player option on his existing contract.

October 2022: Anti-Reckless Driving Campaign

In October 2022, Bobby Portis launched a campaign with 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.

January 25, 2023: MCL and Ankle Injuries

On January 25, 2023, it was announced Bobby Portis suffered MCL and ankle injuries during a win over the Detroit Pistons.

December 16, 2023: Highest Point Total with Bucks

On December 16, 2023, Bobby Portis scored 31 points, his highest point total during his Bucks tenure, in a win over the Detroit Pistons.

2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2023, Bobby Portis was a reserve member of the United States national team that competed in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, finishing fourth.

2023: Second-Round Pick Traded

In February 6, 2019 Bobby Portis was traded along with a 2023 second-round pick.

March 17, 2024: 31 Points Against Phoenix Suns

On March 17, 2024, Bobby Portis scored 31 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and recorded three steals during a win over the Phoenix Suns.

November 4, 2024: House Burglary

On November 4, 2024, Bobby Portis' house was burglarized while he was playing in a game, resulting in the theft of nearly $1.5 million worth of items and his 2021 championship ring.