Khris Middleton

James Khris Middleton is an American professional basketball player who plays as a Shooting Guard for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He is currently playing his 10th season and has been three times NBA All-Star and also assisted the Bucks in winning their first NBA title since 1971. He was awarded a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics that same summer. He was chosen by the Detroit Pistons as the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2012 NBA Draft. Middleton was regarded as one of his position's top shooters.

Early life

Middleton played basketball for the Cyclones while attending Porter-Gaud School. Middleton was selected as the state player of the year for his junior season after averaging 21 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. As a senior, he continued to post similar numbers, guiding Porter-Gaud to the state championship game with 22.4 points per game and 8.6 rebounds per game. Middleton won the Porter-Gaud Holiday Classic's Most Valuable Player award after tallying 22 points in the championship game.

Middleton was regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2009 class and one of the top shooters in his position. He decided to play basketball at Texas A&M University during his college career. Middleton averaged 7.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game while starting the majority of the games as a freshman and five times led the team in scoring. Middleton led the team as a sophomore and was ninth in the Big 12 with 14.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Middleton led the club in scoring 16 times and averaged over 10 points in 27 games. At the conclusion of the regular season, he was chosen for the All-Big 12 Second Team.

NBA Journey

The Detroit Pistons selected Middleton as the 39th overall choice in the 2012 NBA Draft. Middleton was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks after appearing in just 27 games during his first campaign. In his second season with the Bucks, Middleton developed into a crucial "3-and-D" player, shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from outside the arc. For the season, he had averages of 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. With a player option for the fifth year, Middleton re-signed with the Bucks in 2015 to a five-year, $70 million deal.

Middleton had a breakthrough season in 2017–2018, appearing in all 82 games after missing most of the 2016–2017 campaign due to a left hamstring injury. Along with a triple-double of 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, he reached a career-best of 43 points. As the Bucks played the Boston Celtics in the opening round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, Middleton improved his performance. In game one, Middleton had 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. In game seven, he scored 32 points. Middleton averaged 24.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists while shooting 59.8 percent from the field and an incredible 61 percent from beyond the arc in the tough seven-game series that the Bucks lost to the Celtics.

Khris Middleton’s Education

When Middleton was a student at Porter-Gaud School, he played basketball for the Cyclones. After averaging 21 points and 8.6 rebounds per game during his junior season, Middleton was named the state player of the year.

He decided to play basketball while a student at Texas A&M University. In each game, Middleton averaged 3.7 rebounds and 7.2 points. With 14.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game as a sophomore, Middleton led the team and finished eighth in the Big 12. In 27 games, Middleton averaged over 10 points and 16 times led the team in scoring. Middleton gave the notice to enter the NBA Draft in 2012, skipping his last season of eligibility at the university.

Khris Middleton’s Awards and Achievements

Khris Middleton’s Records

• He scored 32 points on 11 of 16 shots, including 8 of 9 three-pointers, on March 4, 2016, in a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, which was the most three-pointers made by a Bucks player since Carlos Delfino had eight.

• He was selected as the first G League alumnus to become an All-Star.

• In the 2021-2022 season in a game against the LA Lakers, Middleton finished with 16 points and six assists, sharing the Milwaukee Bucks record for made three-pointers with Ray Allen. And in the Next game playing against Oklahoma city, He passed Allen also.

Khris Middleton’s Net worth

Khris Middleton's net worth is projected to be around $50 million as of 2022. Khris Middleton is an American Basketball player who was born in the United States on August 12, 1991. In the 2012 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons selected Middleton as the 39th overall choice. His worth also comes from some endorsement deals like the Shoe brand Nike and he used to wear the Nike Hyperdunk X Low. Plus, he also has endorsement agreements with well-known companies including AT&T, Nike, Nintendo, Panini, and T-Mobile.

Khris Middleton’s Contract

American basketball player Khris Middleton was born on August 12, 1991. In the 2012 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons selected Middleton as the 39th overall choice. Middleton renewed his deal with the Milwaukee Bucks on July 9, 2015, for five years and $70 million with a player option for the fifth year. Then, in 2019, he agreed to a five-year, $177.5 million contract. He will earn $38 million in the NBA season of 2022–2023 and has a player option for the last year of his contract (2023–2024), which is worth $40.3 million.

Khris Middleton’s Endorsements

Khris Middleton is one of the top Shooters in the league. He signed a five-year, $177.5 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2019 and he also earns a handsome amount by endorsing various brands. Khris Middleton is outfitted with Nike Hyperdunk X Low sneakers. With well-known companies including AT&T, Nike, Nintendo, Panini, and T-Mobile, he has endorsement agreements. He will also be a part of the Brisbane Bullets' ownership group, an Australian professional basketball franchise, it was revealed on April 8, 2021.

Khris Middleton’s Family

A three-time NBA All-Star and Shooting Guard for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA, Khris Middleton was born to James and Nichelle Middleton on August 12, 1991, in Charleston, South Carolina. His cousin Josh Powell played in the NBA, and he has one older sister named Brittney. Khris Middleton married his longtime partner Samantha Dutton and they both welcomed their first child Audrielle. In the 2019 NBA Season, the playoff between the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons was ongoing and After the Bucks' victory, Middleton and co-owner Marc Lasry hopped on a plane to Milwaukee to be there for the birth of Middleton's second baby.

Khris Middleton Girlfriend

The NBA player Khris Middleton is dating Samantha Dutton, who has been his girlfriend for many years. Dutton works as a teacher of young children. She maintains the privacy of both her personal and professional lives. Nothing much is known about the couple's love life and they both want to keep their relationship out of the spotlight. Moreover, Middleton and his girlfriend Samantha Dutton welcomed their first child, Audrielle, on April 23, 2019.

Khris Middleton Shoes

American player Khris Middleton plays for the Milwaukee Bucks and this season, he has predominantly worn Nike Air Zoom Gt Cut 2 sneakers. Plus, he also occasionally wore Kobes like Nike Kobe 6 Protro and Nike Kobe 5 Protro and the trademark shoe of teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo. Out of Texas A&M, he was selected 39th overall in the 2012 draft. He was also the part of the winning squad when the Bucks won the NBA Championship in 2021.