Khris Middleton has been an integral part of the Milwaukee Bucks since his arrival in 2013. The 31-year-old has been with the Bucks for eight years and won his first NBA championship in 2021 alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Khris has consistently averaged over 20+ points in the last three seasons. However, a recent comment from the Bucks’ power forward has the fans losing their minds.
Middleton has a 40.4 million player option for the 2023-24 season. Bucks fans felt that choosing to stay with Giannis Antetokounmpo in the future should be an easier choice for Khris. However, he has shocked the fans with his recent comments regarding uncertainty about his player option. Khris pointed out that deep down, he would love to stay with the Bucks.
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Khris Middleton is uncertain about his NBA player option
Middleton was unsure if the team felt the same way about him. The 2021 NBA champion said, “But also, you know it’s business. Things change, things happen. You just never know. For sure I would love to stay.” Khris is trying to be careful about his decisions and would like some more time to think about them.
Unfortunately, Middleton’s recent comments have sent fans into a tough space as they wonder what’s going on in his mind. One fan wrote, “Bro has Giannis as his teammate and doesn’t know if he wants to stay?!?!”
Fans wonder about Middleton’s future
The Milwaukee Bucks fans were quick to seize the opportunity to express what they felt about Khris Middleton’s player option. Some fans did not seem too happy about the Bucks power forward’s comments.
Many fans advocated on Twitter that Middleton was trying to get more money. While others believed that the Bucks could not just let the experienced campaigner walk away. Here are some of the reactions from the fans.
He wants a reworked extension probably.. and seeing offers on long term deals from other teams..
— Mike (@CaliVegas29) September 22, 2022
What type of extension is he looking for here because this guy is aging and coming off an injury bruh, its wild the teams salary could be completely fucked over because of 3 contracts when only is worth every penny
— Name cannot be blank (@TheHeart96) September 22, 2022
He is staying. But also looking at his perspective, how do you pass up $40 million? Like you are not gonna get an extension close to that kind of cheddar
— Will Bustfast (@WillBustfast) September 22, 2022
It looks like he wants to be paid like an All-NBA player on the wrong side of 30 with a growing injury history. His abilities are not going to improve his already limited athleticism. The Bucks cannot afford to commit $200M to a guy who is already showing signs of decline.
— PBBBFlagship 🏀🏈⚾️🎸🎹🎤🦅 (@ClaySunUnion) September 22, 2022
The problem is we can’t let him walk. And I don’t think he can bring back what you would want in a trade. It’s tough to find 6’7″ guys that can knock down shots like he can. Maybe try to extend for another year or 2?
— JillaJonesDrew (@JillaNmanilla) September 22, 2022
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Imagine paying Chris Middleton 40 million dollars😂
— Ryan (@ryandrivebus) September 22, 2022
Middleton has been with the Milwaukee Bucks throughout his NBA career, except for his rookie season. He has made it clear that he would love to stay in Milwaukee in the future.
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However, it seems the Bucks front office might have offered a slightly bigger deal to make Khris Middleton stay. With a little boost in his player option, Khris could possibly continue to support Giannis Antetokounmpo at the Milwaukee Bucks for a long time to come.