Arkansas legend and current Milwaukee Bucks forward, [autotag]Bobby Portis[/autotag], has committed to representing Team USA for 2023 FIBA World Cup this summer.
According to a report from Shams Charania of the Athletic, Portis will be joining Team USA’s roster which includes NBA All-Stars Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) and Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers), rising stars Jalen Brunson (Knicks) and Mikal Bridges (Nets) and even fellow Arkansas native Austin Reaves (Lakers).
“Portis, 28, is an eight-year NBA vet and versatile big man off the Bucks’ bench,” Charania said. “A similar role is likely on Team USA.”
As Charania alluded to, the former Razorback just finished his eighth year in the NBA and it was his best season of his career statistically. Portis averaged 14.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per game while being named a finalist for the Sixth Man of the Year award.
Team USA will start their training camp Aug. 3 in Las Vegas before playing their first exhibition game against Puerto Rico on Aug. 7. They will take a two-week exhibition trip to Spain and the United Emirates before beginning the 2023 FIBA World Cup against New Zealand on Aug. 26.
Sources: Lakers’ Austin Reaves, Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards and Bucks’ Bobby Portis are among current commitments to Team USA for FIBA World Cup this summer.
Story at @TheAthletic with @joevardon: https://t.co/pr93pzxFwJ
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 4, 2023
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