Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton experienced an emotional return to Milwaukee , revisiting familiar grounds. Walking through the Fiserv Forum tunnels on Wednesday before the Wizards’ season-opening 133-120 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks , Middleton acknowledged it felt surreal to be on the opposing side of a court he once called home. The 34-year-old spent 11-plus seasons with the Bucks after being traded from the Detroit Pistons in 2013.

Middleton’s tenure in Milwaukee revolutionized the team from perennial mediocrity into a championship contender. He and Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to their first NBA title since 1971 in 2021. Over his career in Milwaukee, Middleton earned three All-Star appearances and ranks prominently on the franchise’s all-time lists: second in

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