Bobby Portis recently commented on the significant pressure the Milwaukee Bucks faced this season due to outside media speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially leaving the team. The forward stated that numerous narratives about Giannis requesting a trade or questioning whether the organization was still right for him affected the team dynamic.
Portis expressed relief that Giannis has shown he doesn't want to leave, allowing the team to "get a breath of fresh air." He emphasized how external narratives about winning and the supporting cast around Giannis create additional pressure on players, particularly when playing alongside an all-time great like the Bucks' superstar.