Bobby Portis on NBA Cup triumph: “We earned this much”
The Bucks’ forward shares his thoughts on the team’s resilience and plans to keep building for the future
The Milwaukee Bucks secured a pivotal victory in the 2024 NBA Cup, and Bobby Portis couldn’t contain his pride when discussing the team’s triumph. After an intense matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Portis opened up about what the win means for the Bucks, emphasizing the camaraderie and resilience that fueled their success.
“It’s been good to be able to compete with my brothers,”Portis told MARCA’s Nacho García after the game. “Setting a goal to win, coming here and being able to do it… I’m lost for words, for real.” For Portis, the win was more than just a trophy-it was a validation of the team’s hard work and unity.
Bucks’ Bobby Portis reflects on NBA Cup win: “This team is built for greatness”
Portis credited the Bucks’ selfless approach for their success, highlighting how their collective mindset has made them a formidable unit. “It’s great when you have a team of guys that give their all for the betterment of the team and then you come together with one common goal,”he said.“It feels great.”
When asked about the critics who have questioned the Bucks’ defensive capabilities, Portis dismissed the noise with a casual confidence. “We don’t really care about outside noise,” he said. “I stopped caring about that my first year on this team.” Instead, Portis praised the team’s determination and grit. “The makeup of our team is a dream: selfless guys who compete to reach a higher level every night. I’ll take that over anything.“
Bobby Portis calls NBA Cup win a stepping stone toward bigger goals
Portis also reflected on the broader significance of the NBA Cup win, calling it a stepping stone in the Bucks’ ultimate goal of being the last team standing at the end of the season. “We’re always going to be stronger, even if we won this or not,” he said. “If we keep playing the way we have, keep building, keep trusting, keep growing as the season goes on, who knows where we can be at the end of next year.”
The celebration plans? Portis smiled and kept things light. “We’re going to have a good time tonight. I don’t know what we’re going to do… but we earned this.”
The Bucks’ NBA Cup victory is a testament to their unity and determination, and as Portis put it, this team may just be built for greatness. With their sights set on a deep postseason run, the Bucks are proving that their journey is far from over.
