Milwaukee Bucks: 3 stats that show why Khris Middleton deserves All-NBA honors

3 stats that show why Khris Middleton deserves All-NBA – +13.8

Finally, the individual production that Middleton has totaled throughout his All-Star season has been felt team-wide in this incredible Bucks season.

That’s certainly seen by Middleton’s +13.8 net rating, which is the third-highest mark in the entire NBA and stands behind fellow teammates such as second-year Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo and Antetokounmpo.

Of course, the Bucks’ dominance and analytically-minded statistical profile have influenced his standing and it’s why many of Middleton’s teammates follow him in that regard. But Middleton’s own influence and effectiveness have helped make the Bucks as imposing as they are.

That can be seen in Middleton’s 113.4 offensive rating, which stands as the highest mark on the Bucks’ roster, regardless of any role in the rotation. And while his presence defensively isn’t as stark to the likes of Antetokounmpo or Brook Lopez, Middleton’s savviness and smart team defending have led to his 99.6 defensive rating.

The end-to-end influence that Middleton has assumed during this Bucks season has obviously made him one of the most critical contributors to their overwhelming success. To that point, it’s only fitting that Middleton follows Antetokounmpo in having the biggest on-off splits of Bucks players this year.

All indicators and Middleton’s overall performance tell the story of how extensive his impact has been this season and it’s why he stands as one of more deserving All-NBA selections this season. Whether he will get that honor remains to be seen.