Milwaukee Bucks: 3 bold predictions for 2018-19 NBA season

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2. Khris Middleton will be a first-time All-Star

In two of his last three seasons — 2016-17 limited him to just 29 games — Khris Middleton has averaged 19.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game, and yet when it comes to the most underrated in the league or some of the game’s rising stars, the former Aggie gets left of the list nearly every time.

Last season saw the 26-year-old put up career highs in points, rebounds and assists on a shooting line of .466/.359/.884. No longer having to cede touches to Jabari Parker, Middleton’s production should grow even more this coming year.

The Eastern Conference has always lagged behind its counterpart in the star department. While the West is constantly forced to snub out more than deserving players for the All-Star Game, the East gets to send along players many wouldn’t even put in their top 20.

light. More. 10 candidates to be first-time NBA All-Stars in 2019

LeBron James‘ exit opens up at least one spot on the roster, while a couple others always seem to vary year to year. If the Bucks assert their dominance coupled with another step forward from Middleton, the February weekend in Charlotte could wind up a special one for the former second round pick.

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