Khris Middleton Gets Real On Claims He Is Bucks No. 1 Option Over Giannis Antetokounmpo

• Khris Middleton gave his take on the "Batman" and "Robin" dynamic on the Bucks

• The star said that there was never a struggle between him and Giannis Antetokounmpo about who is the No. 1 option

• Middleton claimed that hierarchy doesn't matter in the games

Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best players in the league as of right now, being viewed as a dominant two-way player and the face of the Milwaukee Bucks. He led the team to a championship in 2021, winning the Finals MVP after the team's series against the Phoenix Suns. 

Though most people view Giannis Antetokounmpo as the best player on the Bucks right now, there was once a point in time when some suggested that Antetokounmpo was the No. 2 option on the roster behind his teammate Khris Middleton. Recently, we saw Middleton open up on those claims, noting that the duo has never had "a struggle" about who the No. 1 and the No. 2 option is.

“There’s never been a struggle about who is 1 and 2 between us,” Middleton told Redick. “As we got older, there was a respect that was formed and bonded between those intense practices. Then as time goes on, we realized none of this matters once we got into the games. We had our battles in practice, now our job is to go out and win. So, whoever is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, that doesn’t matter."

Ultimately, winning is what matters most in the NBA, and Khris Middleton has done well to adapt his play style and thrive next to Giannis Antetokounmpo. They remain one of the best duos in the league, even though Middleton has had some injury issues in recent seasons. He only played 33 regular season games during the 2022-23 season, and we'll see if Middleton is more available next season.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Leave The Milwaukee Bucks

There is no doubt that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton had a good run as teammates thus far. However, it is quite possible that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be on a new franchise in the future. In fact, recently, Antetokounmpo hinted at a potential breakup with the Milwaukee Bucks.

"At the end of the day, I want to create new memories, I want to win a lot of championships... I'm a Milwaukee Buck, but most importantly I'm a winner. If there is a better situation for me to win the Larry O'Brien I have to take that better situation."

This statement will certainly be concerning both to the Milwaukee Bucks and their fans. The team has fallen short in the playoffs twice in a row, and it is quite possible that they'll need to make changes to become a championship team once again.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Train With Hakeem Olajuwon This Summer

One of the main knocks on Giannis Antetokounmpo right now is that his game is mostly predicated on his physicality and athleticism, rather than perimeter shot creation or 3PT shooting. However, it seems as though Antetokounmpo is trying to diversify his game, as Antetokounmpo revealed that he will train with Hakeem Olajuwon this season.

"I am going to go down to Houston and work with Hakeem Olajuwon... I love his game, and if I can take some things, anything from the few days I'll spend with him."

Hopefully, this means that Giannis Antetokounmpo will go into the season better than ever. We will see whether he adds some of Olajuwon's moves to his game, and it'll certainly help him put less wear and tear on his body if he's able to do so.

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