Heart & Hustle with Bobby Portis

Bobby Portis joins Hear District ahead of the 2025-26 season to talk Bucks basketball, leadership, and life. The fan-favorite forward opens up about his journey from Little Rock to Milwaukee — and the lessons that shaped his game, mindset, and purpose. He shares how being raised by a single mother and grandparents fueled his drive, how early NBA challenges built his resilience, and what made Milwaukee the perfect fit when he joined the Bucks in 2021 — including the story of how he personally called Giannis to pitch himself as a free agent. Bobby reflects on the Bucks’ 2021 championship run, the roots of his underdog mentality, and stepping into a veteran leadership role on a younger, energized roster. He also shares his excitement for a rejuvenated team under Doc Rivers — and why he believes Milwaukee now has one of the deepest benches in basketball. For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok & Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.