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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 best offensive players on the team

By Brian Sampson

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 29: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks to pass against Kent Bazemore #24 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 29, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 29: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks to pass against Kent Bazemore #24 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 29, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

2. Khris Middleton

Khris Middleton hopes to ride his stellar performance in the first round of the playoffs against the Boston Celtics into this season. Middleton was lights out against the C’s and, despite losing in the first round, likely had a great taste in his mouth heading into offseason workouts.

Middleton might be the most important player on this Bucks’ roster. We all know what Antetokounmpo is going to do. However, it’s Middleton’s play that might dictate just how well this Bucks’ team performs this season. In today’s day in age, every successful team needs to have at least two All-Stars. And Middleton has it in him to take that leap, but it’s not a sure thing.

One area of Middleton’s game that will help him take the next step is his outside shooting. He had a down year in 2017-18, connecting on only 35.9 percent of his attempts. If he can get that back up to his career average of 39.1 percent, he’ll see a nice uptick in his scoring efficiency and be that dangerous second option Milwaukee desperately needs.

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