Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Bobby Portis:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Bobby Portis Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born February 10, 1995
  • Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Weight: 250 pounds (113 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 2 inches (218 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: #9 (with the Milwaukee Bucks)
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School:
    • Hall High School (Little Rock, Arkansas)
  • College:
    • University of Arkansas (2013–2015)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Selected in the 1st round, 22nd overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Chicago Bulls (2015–2019)
    2. Washington Wizards (2019)
    3. New York Knicks (2019–2020)
    4. Milwaukee Bucks (2020–present)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 1 NBA Championship (2021 with the Milwaukee Bucks)
  • Kids: None publicly reported.
  • Siblings:
    • He has three younger brothers: Jared, Jamaal, and Jarod.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Bobby Portis’ player archetype is that of an energetic scoring big and floor-spacing rebounder, a frontcourt player who brings constant activity, toughness and second-unit offense while still fitting next to other stars. Offensively, he thrives as a pick-and-pop threat, mid-range and trail shooter, put-back finisher and opportunistic interior scorer, giving him value as a complementary big who can stretch the floor and punish smaller matchups. Defensively, his role is more about physical rebounding, effort and functional team defense than elite rim protection, with his size, 250-pound frame, length and motor helping him battle in the paint and hold his own on the glass even if he is not a high-end anchor. At 6-foot-9 with a long wingspan, Portis plays with edge, energy and a scorer’s mindset, and his overall style is built around hustle plays, spot-up shooting, interior touch and emotional lift, making him the kind of big man who can change a game with activity as much as raw shot creation. (CraftedNBA)

Sources:

CraftedNBA — Bobby Portis Stats (2025-26) | Advanced, Game Logs, Shot Charts
NBADraft.net — Bobby Portis
NBA.com — Bobby Portis | Forward | Milwaukee Bucks
NBA.com — Portis, Looney Power Way Onto Suns’ Draft Radar