Sep 28, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton (22) poses during media day at Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
3. Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks
2014-2015 Stats: 13.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2.3 apg, 49% FG, 41% 3PT, 15.6 PER
If you don’t know who this guy is, you should. He will be a vital part to any success the young Milwaukee Bucks have this season. Last year, he made major strides in becoming an overall talented player. And he looks to have an even bigger year in 2015-16. Don’t believe me? Check out what he did to rising star Jimmy Butler this pre-season.
He hit four game winners last season and shot an outstanding 41 percent from 3-point land, and that is why he is so integral to the Bucks. On a team lacking outside shooting, he should thrive and see his fair share of looks from deep this year.
He is a spry 24-years-old and has ample room to improve. In fact, I would go as far as to say that he could very well be an all-star this season. Offensively, his game is silky smooth and his defensive prowess is underrated. His length gives opponents issues and he has quickly become one of the most efficient players in the NBA.
The Bucks have a lot to be excited about this season and Middleton is one of the main reasons. He has far surpassed what many expected he would do and due to his hard work, he is now a rising star.
He may be considered a silent assassin. There is nothing demonstrative about his game and his calm and collected demeanor could fool some. Don’t let it. This guy has a killer instinct that is tops in the league and he could become a star in Milwaukee.
His dead-eye shooting is a skill that carries weight in today’s 3-point crazy NBA, and he seems poised to continue his breakout. He is one of the many reasons to Fear The Deer this season.
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