Bobby Portis: World's Best Intern
"Right now, this is just a job. And if I advance any higher in this company, this would be my career...And, if this were my career, I'd have a lot of explaining to do to my agent."
And now the starting lineup for your Visit Milwaukee...visitors. At intern, standing at 6'10", from Little Rock, Ark., Bobbbbbbby Porrrrrtissss!
After searching for the perfect summer gig, Bobby landed his dream job — an internship with the city's convention and visitors bureau. The Bucks' sixth man joins our team, bringing the energy and passion he brings to the court to the offices of Visit Milwaukee. From thunderous slams to paper jams, stat sheet-packing performances to spreadsheet-saving formulas, Milwaukee's Official Hype Man proves he does it all. Check out the world's best intern in action!
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
– Wayne Gretzky
– Michael Scott
– Bobby Portis
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