Otto Porter Jr., whom the Bulls late Wednesday acquired for Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker, is known back in his speck-on-the-map hometown in Southeast Missouri as Bubba. The Bubba sobriquet is something of a term of endearment in the Southern United States, meant for amiable types who are reliable and true.
The Bulls will take that with a little of the old NFL Bubba Smith defensive play.
“We are excited to add Otto Porter to our team,” Bulls General Manager Gar Forman said in a statement when the team announced the trade. “During his time in the NBA, Otto has proven to be a terrific three-point shooter while also being very efficient.