Milwaukee Bucks: With Khris Middleton Out, Who Steps Up?

Michael Carter-Williams

MCW does not nearly have the shot that Delly possesses. In fact, he shot a mere 27.3 percent from out there last season, and is constantly given a wide berth by his defender. What MCW doesn’t have in shooting, however, he makes up for with his length and passing ability.

Like much of the Bucks’ roster, Carter-Williams poses match-up problems with his size. At 6’6″, MCW has a great wingspan that makes it difficult for opponents to get past him. At 24-years-old, there is also still plenty of time for him to realize his defensive potential.

For a team that struggled defensively last year, MCW will need to be strong on that end of the floor. Losing Middleton is already a blow to the Bucks’ defense, but it can only create opportunities for others.

The problem with MCW on the offensive end definitely comes with ball security. Carter-Williams definitely has his flaws when it comes to turning the ball over (19.6% Turnover Percentage), but he still has plenty of upside.

With his height and length, MCW can see the floor very well and throw passes over his defender. He does this to the tune of a career 6.1 assists per game. This attribute may not fill any void left by Khris Middleton, but it is still a valuable part of the offense.

If MCW is to come off the bench this season, he will be a great fit with the roster. He is a flashy pass-first point guard who will definitely be able to set up the bench unit with opportunities to score.