The Milwaukee Bucks acquired Kevin Porter Jr. from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for MarJon Beauchamp before the February 6 trade deadline, and the 24-year-old combo guard made his first appearance in the team’s 125-111 loss to the Golden State Warriors last Monday.
Jun 20, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Kevin Porter Jr. (USC) adjust his hat while walking on stage after being selected as the number thirty overall pick to the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Porter said he was happy to return to the team that made him realize his NBA dream, as the Milwaukee Bucks took him with the no. 30 overall pick before he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
“When I learned that it was the Bucks that landed me, then I was very happy. We already had that relationship from the summer and it was a good choice for me and business-wise for the Clippers,” Porter said via Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Jan 25, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Kevin Porter Jr. (77) dribbles the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
“Very warm welcome. I got a chance to talk to Doc in the summer and build a little bit with him and honestly it was just like picking up where we left off. Being here, the camaraderie, the chemistry, the guys here, it’s a great group, mindset, even off the court they’re just great. Honestly, I’m very grateful to be in an environment like this,” he added.
Kevin Porter Jr. is determined to make his Milwaukee Bucks stint count
Jan 25, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Kevin Porter Jr. (77) shoots the ball against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Kevin Porter Jr. was once out of the NBA because no one wanted him and his past off-court issues. Now that he’s with the Milwaukee Bucks, the USC product will do everything to help the team win another title.
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Jun 20, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Kevin Porter Jr. (USC) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number thirty overall pick to the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
“Honestly, I feel like I never left. I feel like I belong here. And it’s just really getting back to routine and adjusting to what I need to adjust to. It’s been beautiful, man,” Porter said.
“I just gotta find where I fit in at. From this game (vs. Golden State) alone, I see the guys want me to be me and they know what I’m capable of. And once I get back to myself a little bit, then I feel like I’ll be able to help this team do big things – like win a championship,” he concluded.
