The star player for the Milwaukee Bucks, Khris Middleton, has missed 16 straight games because of a persistent ankle issue. After making a three-point shot on February 6, the three-time All-Star stumbled and fell awkwardly upon Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant’s foot.
The good news for supporters of the Bucks is that Middleton’s run is almost over. This comes after the 32-year-old announced that he would be available for Sunday’s game against the Suns.
Khris Middleton of the Milwaukee Bucks will play on Sunday.
Middleton revealed his decision during practice on Saturday. The 6-foot-7 swingman will finally return to play to support the Bucks after a lengthy absence.
According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Middleton declared following Saturday’s practice, “I can play.” That is the current situation. Right now, something is happening to everyone. Well, I suppose I could play. Although ankle sprains can last for a while, my ankle is currently healthy enough to play on without experiencing excruciating pain or anything like that. I’m fine, then.
“I mean, at this point, I just feel good enough to play.” Although I’m annoyed that I had to sit out for so long, it simply takes time when you suffer a severe ankle injury like I did. It takes a little longer sometimes than others, but I’m glad to be back.
Although Middleton has been playing more recently, his circumstances have grown a little annoying because the Bucks are unable to give a specific return date. However, now that he’s finally going to be back on the basketball floor with his teammates, all of that is history.
Middleton also discussed his arduous recuperation process and the reasons he had to wait so long to resume his activities:
Middleton stated, “When you get into games, especially on the defensive side, it becomes more of a reactive thing. However, when you get injuries frequently and recover, you can control a lot of your movements and rehab.” “And without the comfort I needed to go out there and play, I wasn’t able to react to the movement in the way I wanted to, guarding pick-and-rolls and guarding guys off the dribble.” That was the final small obstacle I was attempting to overcome.
When adding Middleton back into the mix, we anticipate the Bucks to proceed with extreme caution. As the veteran attempts to return to full speed in his first few games back, he ought to be subject to some kind of minute restriction.
