The Milwaukee Bucks recently completed a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers that saw MarJon Beauchamp and Kevin Porter Jr. switch places.
However, not everyone was thrilled with the deal, as Kevin Porter Jr. has his share of off-court issues in the past. Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst assured Milwaukee fans that the team did its due diligence on Porter, whom they see as a low-risk, high-reward player.
“We have taken bets in the past and brought people into a culture with great veterans, a great mentor and leader in Doc Rivers, Giannis, Dame, the culture that we have, the family culture, and we feel like we’ve helped people. I think we have an opportunity to help Kevin Porter continue on the path of what he’s on, which is improving and growing. There’s no question that if he does that, we think he can help us. So there’s a chance for a win-win,” Horst said about Porter via Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
“But, it’s not unlike any other transaction. There’s risk. And, it’s not a five-year commitment and a massive, major thing. I mean, this is a bet and for him it’s an opportunity to help us and grow and improve and he’s been doing it. And that’s what all of our due diligence showed us. And if he does that, he could be a pretty good fit with us. I know he’s excited to be here and we’re excited to have him,” he added.
Kevin Porter Jr. had his Milwaukee Bucks debut against the Golden State Warriors
The Milwaukee Bucks recently suffered a 125-111 loss against the Golden State Warriors. The team badly missed the services of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was ruled out for the fourth straight game due to a calf injury.
Kevin Porter Jr. made his awaited debut for the Milwaukee Bucks, notching only two points, one rebound, two assists, and one steal in 10 minutes of action.
Damian Lillard and Kyle Kuzma combined for 59 points, but it wasn’t enough for Milwaukee to beat Golden State.
