Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers recently praised Khris Middleton for his professionalism, as the 33-year-old swingman has fully bought into his off-the-bench role.

Jan 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) shoots during warmups prior to the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Jan 10, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) looks on against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

“He’s started to get his rhythm – more importantly he’s starting to get his rhythm with that unit,” Rivers said about Middleton after their win over the Orlando Magic last Wednesday via Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

“And they’re starting to get their rhythm with him. You can see the bonuses of it. he comes in, he gets the ball multiple times now so he can get a rhythm. It’s been really good,” he added.

Dec 26, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) drives towards the basket during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Since his full relegation to the second unit last week, Middleton has averaged 12.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest on 57.5 percent shooting from the field.

Khris Middleton’s stats in the Milwaukee Bucks-Toronto Raptors match

Khris Middleton also did well in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 130-112 win over the Toronto Raptors last Friday, as he posted 13 points, three rebounds, and five assists on 4-for-6 shooting from the field and a perfect 3-for-3 from the free throw line.