With Damian Lillard out of the picture, Kevin Porter Jr. will take on a significantly larger role than he did with the Milwaukee Bucks last season. The Bucks need someone to score the ball reliably, and Porter is among the candidates to be Milwaukee's second-leading scorer behind Giannis Antetokounmpo. Based on how he performed without Lillard last season, Porter could unquestionably fill that role.
Kevin Porter Jr. destined to take a leap in Lillard's absence
The numbers don't lie. During his first 17 games as a Buck, Porter played fine, averaging 9.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and three assists per contest.