Career Timeline of Khris Middleton: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 24, 2025

How Khris Middleton built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Khris Middleton is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Washington Wizards. A three-time NBA All-Star, he achieved significant success with the Milwaukee Bucks, winning an NBA championship. He also secured a gold medal with Team USA at the Summer Olympics in 2021, highlighting his accomplishments at both the professional and international levels.

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1971: Bucks Last NBA Championship

In 1971, The Milwaukee Bucks won their first NBA championship.

1974: Bucks Last Reached NBA Finals

In 1974, the Bucks reached NBA Finals.

April 9, 2012: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 9, 2012, Khris Middleton declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final season of collegiate eligibility.

August 15, 2012: Signed Rookie Contract with Pistons

On August 15, 2012, Khris Middleton signed his rookie-scale contract with the Detroit Pistons.

December 12, 2012: Assignment to Fort Wayne Mad Ants

On December 12, 2012, Khris Middleton was assigned to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.

2012: NBA Draft Selection

In 2012, Khris Middleton was drafted into the NBA by the Detroit Pistons as the 39th overall pick.

July 31, 2013: Trade to Milwaukee Bucks

On July 31, 2013, Khris Middleton was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

December 6, 2013: Career-High 29 Points

On December 6, 2013, Khris Middleton scored a then-career-high 29 points in a 109-105 win over the Washington Wizards.

2013: Trade to the Milwaukee Bucks

In 2013, Khris Middleton was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks and became an immediate contributor to the team.

December 15, 2014: Game-Winning Buzzer Beater

On December 15, 2014, Khris Middleton hit a contested game-winning buzzer-beater to defeat the Phoenix Suns, finishing with 14 points.

March 7, 2015: Career-High 30 Points

On March 7, 2015, Khris Middleton scored a then-career-high 30 points in a win over the Washington Wizards.

July 9, 2015: Re-signed with the Bucks

On July 9, 2015, Khris Middleton re-signed with the Bucks to a five-year, $70 million contract.

December 29, 2015: Career-High 36 Points

On December 29, 2015, in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Khris Middleton scored a career-high 36 points.

March 4, 2016: 32 Points, including 8 Three-Pointers

On March 4, 2016, Khris Middleton scored 32 points, including 8-of-9 on three-pointers, marking the most three-point field goals made by a Bucks player since Carlos Delfino in 2011.

April 10, 2016: Tied Career High of 36 Points

On April 10, 2016, Khris Middleton tied his career-high of 36 points in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 8, 2017: Season Debut After Injury

On February 8, 2017, Khris Middleton made his season debut after missing the first 50 games with a hamstring injury.

March 17, 2017: Season-High 30 Points

On March 17, 2017, Khris Middleton scored 14 of his season-high 30 points in the fourth quarter of the Bucks' win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

November 1, 2017: Career-High 43 Points

On November 1, 2017, Khris Middleton scored a then-career-high 43 points in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

November 22, 2017: 40 Points in Overtime Win

On November 22, 2017, Khris Middleton scored 40 points in an overtime win over the Phoenix Suns.

January 20, 2018: First Career Triple-Double

On January 20, 2018, Khris Middleton had his first career triple-double with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

October 22, 2018: 30 Points Against the Knicks

On October 22, 2018, Khris Middleton hit 7 of 8 three-pointers and finished with 30 points in a win over the New York Knicks.

2018: Signed Extension with Milwaukee

Following the 2018-19 season, Khris Middleton signed a five-year contract extension with Milwaukee.

January 31, 2019: Named Eastern Conference All-Star Reserve

On January 31, 2019, Khris Middleton was named an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve, earning his first All-Star selection.

February 21, 2019: Season High Rebounds

On February 21, 2019, Khris Middleton had 15 points and a season-high 13 rebounds in a win over the Celtics.

2019: First All-Star Selection

In 2019, Khris Middleton received his first All-Star selection.

January 28, 2020: Career High 51 points

On January 28, 2020, Khris Middleton set a new career high scoring 51 points in a victory against the Washington Wizards, dedicating the performance to Kobe Bryant.