In a recent poll conducted on X, formerly Twitter, Milwaukee Bucks reporter Nathan Marzion asked fans a question about Bobby Portis and Khris Middleton. Marzion argued over who was the worst defender among the two veterans.
The result of the said survey is downright shocking.
Milwaukee Bucks News: Is Bobby Portis a better defender than Khris Middleton?
To be straightforward, defense isn’t the most distinguishing feature of Portis and Middleton. However, it’s still astonishing to think that nearly 20% of Bucks supporters – or at least those who took the survey – believe what Portis brings to the table defensively is superior to what Middleton offers:
In the debate… who is the worse defender
— Nathan Marzion (@nathanmarzion) June 2, 2024
There is no denying that Portis is a valuable member of the team. However, he failed to be named a finalist for the Sixth Man of the Year award this season for his elite defense. The fact that some fans believe Portis is a better defender than Middleton has sparked backlash against X:
It’s not close. Khris can’t move and continues to play better defense. Be was by far the best Buck in the playoffs.
— Darren Fisher (@darren_fisher2) June 3, 2024
Oh yes, it looks like 16% of people have no idea what they’re watching on the basketball court
— Spencer Michaelis (@smichaelis234) June 2, 2024
I love Bobby, but he’s almost exclusively an offensive player.
— Joe Brenner (@BayAreaBrenner) June 2, 2024
The fact that such a question was even asked is very disrespectful to Khris 😭😭
— Tomassantos37 (@ScpTomas) June 2, 2024
Khris really never gets any respect and it’s crazy
— Jordan (@Jhordoh) June 2, 2024
Absolutely no discussion and no thought.
— GoPackGo and Bucksin6 🦌 (@Biggwallet) June 3, 2024
To be fair, not only 20% of those surveyed (at least at the time of writing) think Middleton is a worse defender than Portis. In fact, one reporter actually selected Portis as a member of this year’s All-Defense team.
I love Bobby as much as that guy, but this reporter should have his voting privileges removed.
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