Khris Middleton is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. He was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 39th overall pick of the 2012 NBA draft. Likewise, he received his first All-Star selection in 2019.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s availability for the Eastern Conference Finals unclear, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday will be in charge, with the Bucks needing two victories to reach the NBA Finals 2021 for the first time since 1974.
Antetokounmpo survived ligament injury in the gruesome hyperextension of his left knee during Game 4 in Atlanta, but he is labeled as questionable for Game 5, and his fate for the remainder of the postseason is uncertain, according to the Bucks.Â
Without Antetokounmpo in the line-up, can Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday lift Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Finals? Stay tuned for more updates!
Anyway, let’s get to know more about the professional basketball player, Khris Middleton through the article below.
Khris Middleton Quick Facts
Name | Khris Middleton |
Birthday | August 12 |
Age | 29 years |
Height | 6 feet 7 inches |
Weight | 101 kg |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Mixed |
Marital Status | Dating |
@k_mid22 |
Who Is Khris Middleton? Wiki, Biography
Khris Middleton was born on August 12, 1991, to his parents James and Nichelle Middleton. He spent his entire childhood in Charleston, South Carolina alongside his older sister named Brittney. He is very close to his cousins, Josh Powell, and Kenny Manigault, who are also basketball players.
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As for his educational background, Khris attended Porter-Gaud School and played basketball for the Cyclones under coach John Pearson. Likewise, he is a graduate of Texas A&M University. During his high school days, Khris was voted the Porter-Gaud Holiday Classic’s Most Valuable Player after scoring 22 points in the championship game. He was nominated for the McDonald’s All-American Boys Game in 2009 but was not chosen to play.Â
According to ESPN, he was the 64th top prospect in the 2009 class, and he was the greatest shooter at his position. Khris was recruited by Virginia Tech, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Michigan, and Saint Joseph. He chose Texas A&M and signed with the Aggies on May 30, 2008. The Detroit Pistons picked Khris with the 39th overall choice in the 2012 NBA draft. He signed his rookie scale deal with the Pistons on August 15, 2012.
For your information, On April 8, 2021, it was reported that he will join the Brisbane Bullets’ ownership group, an Australian professional basketball franchise.
How Old Is Khris Middleton? Age, Birthday
Born in the year 1991, Khris Middleton age is currently 29 years old. Khris Middleton celebrates his birthday every year on August 12.
Khris Middleton Height, Weight
Khris Middleton stands at a tall height of 6 feet 7 inches tall i.e. 2.01m and weighs around 222lb i.e. 101kg.
Khris Middleton Instagram
Khris Middleton runs his Instagram under the name, k_mid22. His Instagram account is verified with 285k followers. Khris Instagram bio reads:
Charleston, SC
Who Is Khris Middleton Girlfriend Samantha Dutton?
Khris Middleton is currently dating his longtime girlfriend, Samantha Dutton. According to a source, Khris Middleton girlfriend Samantha is a grade teacher and a community advocate. Khris Middleton and girlfriend Samantha Dutton first met in 2017 and they have been in a relationship since then.
The couple welcomed their first daughter, Audrielle on April 23, 2019. Despite the fact that they have a child together, the pair has yet to marry. However, they may marry soon in the coming future.
Khris and Samantha’s daughter, Audrielle was born on the same day as the Milwaukee Bucks won their first playoff series since 2001. Khris flew to Milwaukee with Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry following the Bucks’ playoff triumph over the Detroit Pistons to be there for the birth.
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Khris Middleton Salary, Net Worth 2021
Khris Middleton is a professional basketball player who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association. He is the highest-earning player for the Milwaukee Bucks. Reportedly, his salary for the year 2020-21 is a whopping $33 million, which is set to increase to $35.5 million the next year.
Khris has endorsement deals with a large number of companies, including Nike, Panini, T-Mobile, Nintendo, and many more. According to Forbes in 2020, he makes $1 million from endorsements alone. Likewise, he was ranked number 82 in the Forbes’ List of Highest-Paid athletes for the year 2020. Anyway, we will update you more on Khris Middleton’s net worth, and earnings as soon as the information gets available. So, stay tuned for more updates!
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