Khris Middleton Thread

Bucksfan28 · Post #681 » by **Bucksfan28** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 7:03 am

Wonder where Khris' career would be had Hambone never swindled Dumars in the Jennings trade.

Shaffty · Post #682 » by **Shaffty** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 7:16 am

Bucksfan28 wrote:Wonder where Khris' career would be had Hambone never swindled Dumars in the Jennings trade.

im guessing a lot different, 6 seasons of going 1 on 1 with giannis every day makes you better.

RiotPunch · Post #683 » by **RiotPunch** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:00 am

The way Khris has responded this year, after inking the contract of his life, has been sensational. Really incredible what he is doing, certainly not what I thought we were gonna get from him. He is leveling up in a big way and as a big trade Khris guy the last couple years, I am more confident in him now than I have ever been. I think he's finally going to come through for us to get this monkey off our back.

Ayt · Post #684 » by **Ayt** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 11:02 am

blazza18 wrote:
Shaffty wrote:People are starting to run this Jayson Tatum is a superstar narrative, so this is fun.

Middleton Last 30 games:

30.8 MPG 22 pts 5 assist 6 rebounds 2.2 TOV

8.0/15.8 FG/FGA 2.6/5.7 3P/3PA

.507/.459/.905

25-5 win/loss

Tatum Last 30 Games:

33.8 MPG 23 pts 3 assists 7 rebounds 2.2 TOV

8.5/18.1 FG/FGA 2.8/6.9 3PT/3PTA

.469/.404/.806

21-9 Win/Loss

I'm not going the superstar route yet with Tatum and you might not think this is a big deal but do you think Middleton could've taken over the game offensively and defended Kawhi on the other end like Tatum did last week? I think there is something about what you're seeing with your eyes instead of looking at numbers.

Does this game not count because the Bucks murdered them?

https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201912060MIL.html

Ill-yasova · Post #685 » by **Ill-yasova** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 11:20 am

I’ve been critical of Khris in the past but I’m desperately hoping he carries this level of performance over into the playoffs. He’s actually exceeded his contract this year and I’ve never been more happy to be wrong not liking an extension. I realize it could look like a bad contract in a couple of years, but Khris playing at this level right now could win us a championship.

blazza18 · Post #686 » by **blazza18** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:25 pm

Ayt wrote: Does this game not count because the Bucks murdered them?

https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201912060MIL.html

Bit different game situation aye.

LuessiT · Post #687 » by **LuessiT** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:59 pm

It feels like Khris is only slowly realizing how good he is and increasing his usage. Imo he still might have considerable growth in him.

DavidDunn21 · Post #688 » by **DavidDunn21** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:49 pm

He's shooting very well.

The question remains what this looks like in the playoffs. If he's actually somehow made himself into Durant, the offense has to change. The offense has to on some level become turn based. We can't allow high leverage possessions to end with Brook or Pat shooting the open 3.

For this to happen, Khris has to actually compete like the second star. When we're having a tough road game in Miami and Giannis just missed two free throws and then got a charge, Khris has to know the next shot is his. He has to get the ball. Against the Raptors he took 12 shots a game. Doesn't work.

If, however, Middleton normalizes into the decent version of Khris, say 19/6/4 at 46/39/90, that's fine as long as Khris has some gas in the tank for the end of games. Tonight's game will be interesting.

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TroyD92 · Post #689 » by **TroyD92** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 6:09 pm

skones wrote:
emunney wrote:Middleton may be one of those Steve Nash dudes who just get more skilled every year and peak as players at like 33.

Yet you had guys insisting he'll age really poorly because he doesn't have the athleticism other guys in this league do while COMPLETELY ignoring that he's always had an old man game that is built to age.

That midrange J on the baseline last night. Whoo boy, that was filthy.

His conditioning has been terrible for the last two years. Don’t understand why people assume he wouldn’t age poorly when he looked worse and worse every year after 25. He doesn’t seem to be having that problem this year though. So all the credit to him. It was far from a given though

Xanadu · Post #690 » by **Xanadu** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 7:09 pm

He has proven me wrong. I couldn't be happier about it as well. He is worth his contract and is playing like viable second option. His handle and improvement as a passer are a key to our ship hopes.

WRau1 · Post #691 » by **WRau1** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:49 pm

TroyD92 wrote:
skones wrote:
emunney wrote:Middleton may be one of those Steve Nash dudes who just get more skilled every year and peak as players at like 33.

Yet you had guys insisting he'll age really poorly because he doesn't have the athleticism other guys in this league do while COMPLETELY ignoring that he's always had an old man game that is built to age.

That midrange J on the baseline last night. Whoo boy, that was filthy.

His conditioning has been terrible for the last two years. Don’t understand why people assume he wouldn’t age poorly when he looked worse and worse every year after 25. He doesn’t seem to be having that problem this year though. So all the credit to him. It was far from a given though

He bulked up to play the 3, wasn't there multiple reports about this? Obviously his body didn't handle it well and he's thriving with however he's adjusted. Saying his conditioning was terrible is a little misleading.

TroyD92 · Post #692 » by **TroyD92** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:54 pm

WRau1 wrote:
TroyD92 wrote:
skones wrote:
Yet you had guys insisting he'll age really poorly because he doesn't have the athleticism other guys in this league do while COMPLETELY ignoring that he's always had an old man game that is built to age.

That midrange J on the baseline last night. Whoo boy, that was filthy.

His conditioning has been terrible for the last two years. Don’t understand why people assume he wouldn’t age poorly when he looked worse and worse every year after 25. He doesn’t seem to be having that problem this year though. So all the credit to him. It was far from a given though

He bulked up to play the 3, wasn't there multiple reports about this? Obviously his body didn't handle it well and he's thriving with however he's adjusted. Saying his conditioning was terrible is a little misleading.

Maybe slightly, but he was still far from peak physical shape. His injury could have definitely had a impact as well. Still he looks like a completely different player since he had that early season thigh injury.

Shaffty · Post #693 » by **Shaffty** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:08 am

DavidDunn21 wrote:He's shooting very well.

The question remains what this looks like in the playoffs. If he's actually somehow made himself into Durant, the offense has to change. The offense has to on some level become turn based. We can't allow high leverage possessions to end with Brook or Pat shooting the open 3.

For this to happen, Khris has to actually compete like the second star. When we're having a tough road game in Miami and Giannis just missed two free throws and then got a charge, Khris has to know the next shot is his. He has to get the ball. Against the Raptors he took 12 shots a game. Doesn't work.

If, however, Middleton normalizes into the decent version of Khris, say 19/6/4 at 46/39/90, that's fine as long as Khris has some gas in the tank for the end of games. Tonight's game will be interesting.

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was tonight's game still interesting or no?

Shaffty · Post #694 » by **Shaffty** » Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:03 am

Khris now over 21 points a game and under 30 minutes per game

El Pooch Grande · Post #695 » by **El Pooch Grande** » Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:32 am

Midds is averaging 25.9 pts, 8.1 reb, 5.6 ast, 3.5 3pt made, 53% FG, 95% FT over the last month. Dude has been an absolute beast. Worth every penny this year. Glad the haters have left this forum for the most part.

emunney · Post #696 » by **emunney** » Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:45 am

Bucksfan28 wrote:Wonder where Khris' career would be had Hambone never swindled Dumars in the Jennings trade.

I wonder where it'd be if he hadn't torn his hamstring off the bone.

truly · Post #697 » by **truly** » Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:45 am

El Pooch Grande wrote:Midds is averaging 25.9 pts, 8.1 reb, 5.6 ast, 3.5 3pt made, 53% FG, 95% FT over the last month. Dude has been an absolute beast. Worth every penny this year. Glad the haters have left this forum for the most part.

The "haters" are still here.We just changed our opinion based on his actual play.Like any rational person would do :wink:

Jez2983 · Post #698 » by **Jez2983** » Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:08 am

truly wrote:
El Pooch Grande wrote:Midds is averaging 25.9 pts, 8.1 reb, 5.6 ast, 3.5 3pt made, 53% FG, 95% FT over the last month. Dude has been an absolute beast. Worth every penny this year. Glad the haters have left this forum for the most part.

The "haters" are still here.We just changed our opinion based on his actual play.Like any rational person would do

Doesn't need to be said but at this point it's really only directed at one dude :lol:

Pachinko_ · Post #699 » by **Pachinko_** » Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:26 am

Please change the title to "Perennial All Star Khris Middleton Thread"

truly · Post #700 » by **truly** » Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:30 am

Jez2983 wrote:
truly wrote:
El Pooch Grande wrote:Midds is averaging 25.9 pts, 8.1 reb, 5.6 ast, 3.5 3pt made, 53% FG, 95% FT over the last month. Dude has been an absolute beast. Worth every penny this year. Glad the haters have left this forum for the most part.

The "haters" are still here.We just changed our opinion based on his actual play.Like any rational person would do

Doesn't need to be said but at this point it's really only directed at one dude

Yeah,he is going down with the ship like a true captain should but you all love to hate him