All summer, Milwaukee Bucks fans wondered who would be the team's starting point guard after the departure of Damian Lillard. Yet, knowing how Doc Rivers likes to keep things close to the chest, he'd likely only reveal it on the day of the first preseason game. Kevin Porter Jr. always felt like the favorite, and he has indeed earned the job, starting in the team's preseason opener against Miami.
Kevin Porter Jr. earns the nod as Bucks starting point guard
The decision to start Porter made plenty of sense. With Lillard out, the Milwaukee Bucks needed one of the point guards to provide a scoring spark and control the offense when Giannis Antetokounmpo needs a breather.