Milwaukee Bucks: The NBA 2K18 all-time snub team
By Ben Sewell
Reserve: Khris Middleton (2013 – present)
Position – Small Forward
Statistics – 14.5 points, 4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.4 steals per game
Bucks Records – Eighth in three-point field goals made
Brought to Milwaukee as a complete afterthought in the Brandon Jennings trade, Middleton has exceeded all expectations to forge an elite career with Milwaukee thus far. In a time where 3-and-D specialists have become incredibly valuable, Middleton has separated himself from this field and gone a step further.
Middleton is clearly the second best player on this current Milwaukee roster and has every chance this year of earning an All-Star berth, in a weak Eastern Conference.
Middleton has made the eighth most three-pointers in Milwaukee history, and has done so while shooting at 40.8 percent (sixth-best in franchise history). Middleton is also a tremendous defender, currently sitting at 1.4 steal per game, good enough for 10th best in franchise history.
Middleton’s value to the side was on full display when he returned from injury late in the 2016-17 season, and the team then went 20-11 to finish the year with him back in the team.
Middleton is clearly one of the best players Milwaukee has produced this side of the 21st century. Middleton is also still just 26-years-old and has time to go on and forge one of the most prolific careers in Bucks history.