Local News
Former Razorback Bobby Portis gives back to community with charity events
By 
Editor-in-Chief
Little Rock, Arkansas – On Saturday, Little Rock Native Bobby Portis put on a Celebrity basketball game at the Jack Stephens Center at UA Little Rock as part of the Bobby Portis Foundation Weekend.
Former Razorbacks like Dusty Hannahs and Michael Qualls played in the game with Portis in addition to Portis’s Milwaukee Bucks teammates like Jabari Parker and Jevon Carter.
All of the ticket sale proceeds went towards the Bobby Portis Foundation.
The foundation focuses on supporting single mothers and their families throughout the state.
“This is the weekend where I come in and give back to my community. We have kids’ camps, bowling events, and the celebrity basketball game. The gala which my mom loves. All the proceeds go towards single moms. My mom was a single mom and she was the inspiration behind it. This weekend was centered around it and I’m truly blessed to spread my blessings to others,” Portis said.
Portis was a standout at Hall High School in Little Rock, then went up to Arkansas.
He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2015 but eventually made his way to Milwaukee where he helped the Bucks win an NBA Championship in 2021.
-
Local News2 weeks agoRollout of USPS Connect expands next-day delivery options for local businesses
-
Local News2 weeks agoNorth Little Rock sales tax early voting begins Aug. 2
-
Arkansas2 weeks agoArkansas named 5th-worst state for healthcare
-
Local News2 weeks ago1 person is dead after homicide occurs in the Heights
-
Local News1 week agoArkansas gas prices continue to drop
-
Local News1 week ago10-year-old participates in 50 yard challenge in Little Rock
-
Local News1 week ago1 man injured in shooting at North Shackleford Apartment
-
Arkansas1 week agoActive COVID-19 cases continue to trend down