Bobby Portis Jr. is having a moment. The Milwaukee Bucks forward just turned 31 years old and is playing some of his best basketball—and he's earned a well-deserved spotlight at the upcoming All-Star Weekend. Portis is one of eight players competing in the 2026 NBA All-Point Contest, a rare honor for a big man in a guard-dominated competition.
The timing couldn't be better for the Bucks' bench anchor. On Thursday, Portis collected 15 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and four steals in 29 minutes during a 110-93 win over the Thunder, showcasing the kind of well-rounded impact that defines his game. He recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, also adding three assists and four steals. What makes this special: his four steals marked his best effort through 51 games this season.
The Bucks are riding momentum heading into All-Star break, with the team ready to make a late push as they enter the break on a good note. Portis has been central to that run, proving he's still a clutch piece for Milwaukee's championship aspirations.
Growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, shaped Bobby Portis Jr.'s basketball journey and how he carries himself, competes, and sees the world. Portis emphasizes the importance of pouring back into his community so younger people know they can succeed too, and even after basketball, he plans to give back from a chair. His Bobby Portis Foundation creates programs and initiatives for single mothers in Arkansas—a cause deeply personal to someone who grew up in a single-parent household.
Born in Little Rock in 1995, Portis won four straight state championships at Hall High School, scoring 1,093 points over his final two seasons. That journey from the streets to stardom—and his relentless return to uplift his community—reminds everyone why he's one of the league's most beloved veterans heading into his 11th NBA season.