Getting Khris Middleton back was the Bucks’ No. priority in free agency, and they accomplished it. Middleton’s ability to create his own shot, an elite midrange game, and be one of the better wing defenders in the league are attributes that are hard to replace. With Middleton back, let’s hope that he can stay healthy throughout the 2023-24 season and can help the Bucks make a deep run in the playoffs.
Three-time All-Star Khris Middleton has agreed on a new three-year, $102 million deal to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks, his agents Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz of @excelbasketball tell ESPN. Middleton keeps franchise a championship contender with his return. Player option. pic.twitter.com/o2E7vXXQj8
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023
Bucks Fan React to the Khris Middleton Free Agency Signing
Here are some initial reactions to the Khris Middleton signing:
Run it back Bucks 💪
— Jared Block (@jaredrblock) June 30, 2023
I don’t know if we can consider being ousted in the second round in 2022 and firing our coach a year later as “running it back,” but we’ll see.
BIG W
— Anthony (@SwiftCop) June 30, 2023
This was a massive win for Milwaukee Khris Middleton has been one of the franchise’s best players for a long-time, so the Bucks can continue in their championship window.
I KNEW HE WAS STAYING
— Crumbletakes (@Crumbletakes) June 30, 2023
Agreed, it seemed like the market for Middleton to land on a good team wasn’t strong. Teams like the Rockets and Mavericks aren’t considered contenders, and if I’m Middleton at this stage in my career, competing for championships is the only important thing.
LET’S GOOOO! pic.twitter.com/RifpfkiTTu
— Matt (@Matthewp07) June 30, 2023
First thing I said when the re-signing was announced.
BUCKS BANG BANGGGGG
— J 🦌 (@Jayxce) June 30, 2023
An homage to the great Mike Breen.
YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSHHHH
— BrookMuse (@BrookLMuse) June 30, 2023
Collectively the signing had some people using words not even in the English language.
YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSHHHH
— BrookMuse (@BrookLMuse) June 30, 2023
BUCKS BANGGG
— Issac – Go Brewers (@ConsumedLumbago) June 30, 2023
Re-signing Middleton was significant because not only does Giannis have a running-mate for the next three years, but they have a spot-up shooter that is clutch late in games.
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