Khris Middleton is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He plays in the National Basketball Association for the Milwaukee Bucks.
He was drafted into the league in 2012 by the Detroit Pistons. Middleton is a three-time NBA All-Star and won the 2021 NBA championship with the Bucks.
Player Profile and Personal Life
James Khristian Middleton was born on August 12, 1991, in Charleston, South Carolina to James and Nichelle Middleton. He has one older sister named Brittney. His cousin Josh Powell has played in the NBA.
| Team |
Milwaukee Bucks
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| Position | Small Forward |
| Height / weight | 2.01 m / 101 kg |
| Born | 12 Aug 1991 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Khash Money |
| Team History | |
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Milwaukee
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2013 - present |
Detroit
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2012 - 2013 |
| Fort Wayne Mad Ants | 2012 |
Middleton stands 201 cm tall and his weight is listed at 101 kg. He plays as a right-handed small forward and shooting guard.
High School and College Career
Middleton attended Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, South Carolina.
Middleton played college basketball for Texas A&M University from 2009 to 2012. He earned second-team All-Big 12 honors after leading the Aggies in scoring with 14.3 points per game when he was a sophomore.
Professional Career
Middleton was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 39th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2012 NBA Draft. He saw limited action with the Pistons as a rookie, also spending time with their NBA G League affiliate team, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
In 2013, Middleton was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks where he became an immediate contributor. Middleton received his first NBA All-Star selection in 2019.
In 2021, Middleton helped lead the Bucks to the NBA Finals where they defeated the Phoenix Suns to win the franchise’s first NBA Championship in 50 years. That same year, Middleton won an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. National Team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
As of 2024, he still plays for Milwaukee.
Career Highlights
- 2021 - NBA champion
- 2019, 2020, 2022 - NBA All-Star
- 2020 - Olympic gold medalist
Medal Record, Representing the United States, Men’s Basketball
- Gold - 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo
