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Report indicates Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. has committed to play for Team USA

The latest news confirms that Bobby Portis has been added to the roster of Team USA.

Jonas Panerio

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The Milwaukee Bucks’ gritty and sweet-shooting big man Bobby Portis has given his commitment to playing for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines this year. This development stems from a report by reputable NBA insider Shams Charania. If this comes to fruition, Team USA will have a versatile forward capable of extending defenses with his proficient three-point shooting and providing valuable interior production.

Expected to provide a spark off the bench

Charania also provided more details into what the former Arkansas star’s role would be for the team coached by Steve Kerr, indicating:

“Portis, 28, is an eight-year NBA vet and versatile big man off the Bucks’ bench,” Charania wrote. “A similar role is likely on Team USA.”

Portis is coming off a season wherein he posted incredible numbers of 14.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. He made nearly 50 percent of his shots, including a robust 37 percent from beyond the arc. His efforts certainly did not go unnoticed, as he was a finalist for the Sixth Man of the Year award and was one of the league leaders in double-doubles.

Stacked team

Team USA is on a mission to regain glory in the FIBA World Cup, as the last time they competed in this tournament, they lost twice and finished a dismal seventh place in the 2019 edition that was held in China.

Aside from Portis, also committing to Team USA were a host of rising stars in Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards, Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton, New York’s Jalen Brunson, Brooklyn’s Mikal Bridges, and Los Angeles’ Austin Reaves.

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