The Milwaukee Bucks managed to secure one of their best players for the long run.
Following months of speculation about a potential departure, Khris Middleton agreed to another long-term deal to stay in Wisconsin through the remainder of his prime years.
That’s why Bucks fans took to Twitter to congratulate him on his 32nd birthday, as he’s one of the most beloved players in the organization.
Happy birthday
— Ethical Hoops🏆 (only takes Ws) (@EthicalHoopz) August 12, 2023
Playoff Khris
— Glennratty (@GlennWilkerson) August 12, 2023
One of the Worst Trades in Pistons History. Khris Middleton went on to Win a NBA Championship with the Bucks. He was Very Instrumental in Milwaukee’s Championship Win. A wish he could have stay in Detroit and Won one for the Pistons!
— Michael Humphrey (@Michael53611913) August 12, 2023
Needless to say, Giannis Antetokounmpo is the undisputed No. 1 on the team, and they’ll only get as far as he can take them.
However, last season pointed out the importance of Middleton on the team, as they struggled when he struggled, and they were borderline unstoppable when he was at his best.
Middleton is one of the hardest-working players in the league, a guy that overcame little playing time and demotions to the G-League to become an All-Star and NBA champion.
He was a bit of a late bloomer and flew under the radar more often than not.
Nonetheless, he’s one of the few players who can efficiently score from all three levels, play defense, and even create for others as another facilitator.
The Milwaukee Bucks will no longer have Coach Mike Budenholzer leading the way, but there are high hopes for the beginning of the Adrian Griffin regime after a disappointing end to last year’s promising season.
And with Middleton and Giannis leaving their injury woes behind, the Bucks are expected to be a major championship contender in the upcoming season again.
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