Milwaukee Bucks: Players Who Will Play In Future All-Star Games
Khris Middleton
In a league of stars, the concept of a solid but not flashy wing making an All-Star Game is outlandish at best, unhinged at worst. But there is a future where Khris Middleton could make an All-Star game.
Middleton is the epitome of a 3-and-D wing, locking down the opposing team’s best perimeter scorer while splashing in shots from beyond the arc and at the line. Already his return from injury has lifted the Bucks leading into the All-Star Break.
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With the rise of Antetokounmpo and the clicking together of the Milwaukee depth pieces, the Bucks could – and perhaps should – continue their rise towards contention in the Eastern Conference. With winning comes exposure, and the opportunity for recognition on the biggest stage.
If Milwaukee finds itself in the years to come with a strong start to a season, and midway through the year are leading the East, then they should expect more than one All-Star. The 2014-15 Atlanta Hawks won 60 games and saw four players make the All-Star team, including two who will most likely never sniff the game again in Jeff Teague and Kyle Korver.
If Middleton puts up impressive numbers and the Bucks are soaring, then he could be rewarded for his role in their strong play. If players such as Korver and Jameer Nelson can make the team for their part in dominant teams, then Middleton isn’t an unusual selection at all. His chances are slim, but they are certainly there.