Since the start of the Bucks’ training camp, Khris Middleton trains away from the group and even if Damian Lillard attracts all eyes, questions exist about the presence or not of the winger for the start of the season. Even to the point of annoying Adrian Griffin when asked questions from journalists.
The Athletic was therefore directly talking about it with the player, who had surgery on his right knee last June and who spoke for the first time on the subject.
“I am very close to my return,” announces the 2021 NBA champion. “ I am on schedule after my operation, concerning bodybuilding or getting back on the floor. It’s long but it was planned like that. Everything is fine for now, there is no relapse. I repeat, everything has been going well since I gained strength. Every week is going in the right direction, so I’m not frustrated. Everything is done smoothly. »
Why is he therefore blocked when playing three-on-three or five-on-five?
“I feel good, it’s just a matter of progress. We can’t go into battle like that. This is how we don’t heal properly or get hurt again. So it’s step by step. We players are always eager to come back, when we feel it, while sometimes we are not ready. The doctors do a great job of giving me the all clear one day and holding me back the next. »
The Bucks begin their season on October 26 against the Sixers and Khris Middleton is preparing for that date.
“That’s the idea. Things may change but, so far, I’m on schedule. We will take stock to find out where I am. Afterwards, I do not want to set a precise date for my return to the field, because it’s all about sensations and comfort“ concludes Giannis Antetokounmpo’s lieutenant.
| Khris Middleton | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2012-13 | DET | 27 | 18 | 44.0 | 31.1 | 84.4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 6.1 |
| 2013-14 | MIL | 82 | 30 | 44.0 | 41.4 | 86.1 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 12.1 |
| 2014-15 | MIL | 79 | 30 | 46.7 | 40.7 | 85.9 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 13.4 |
| 2015-16 | MIL | 79 | 36 | 44.4 | 39.6 | 88.8 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 18.2 |
| 2016-17 | MIL | 29 | 31 | 45.0 | 43.3 | 88.0 | 0.4 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 14.7 |
| 2017-18 | MIL | 82 | 36 | 46.6 | 35.9 | 88.4 | 0.6 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 20.2 |
| 2018-19 | MIL | 77 | 31 | 44.1 | 37.8 | 83.7 | 0.7 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 18.3 |
| 2019-20 | MIL | 62 | 30 | 49.7 | 41.5 | 91.6 | 0.7 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 20.9 |
| 2020-21 | MIL | 68 | 33 | 47.6 | 41.4 | 89.8 | 0.8 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 20.4 |
| 2021-22 | MIL | 66 | 32 | 44.3 | 37.3 | 89.0 | 0.6 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 20.1 |
| 2022-23 | MIL | 33 | 24 | 43.6 | 31.5 | 90.2 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 15.1 |
| Total | 684 | 31 | 45.7 | 38.8 | 88.2 | 0.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 17.0 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
