He is shooting a 35.5% from three, the worst he has shot from 3 since his rookie season. He’s averaging a career high 3 turnovers/game. He’s shooting the second lowest from 2 in his career at 46.5%, and overall, shooting just 41.9%, a career worst. With all the games they are not playing with a full lineup, they need their 2-time All Star to come ready to play. And he’s not.
They will not compete for another Title if they are getting this as a return of their max contract investment. He’s not a good athlete- a 6’8” wing who plays below the rim at a position where he’s up against many of the games best athletes. I know he’s tight with Giannis, but the Bucks seriously need to think about Middleton’s future. With 2 years and $77M left on his deal, and a window with their superstar wide open the next 5 years, every year wasted with a player offering a diminishing return is a catastrophe. Horst really needs to asking the tough questions.