Ex-Bucks star defends former teammate with strong rebuttal over Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell comparisons

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Khris Middleton is one of the NBA's underrated stars. On a Tuesday episode of "The Gil's Arena," Gilbert Arenas compared him to two LA Lakers players: Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell.

In response, Brandon Jennings, who played for Milwaukee, fired back. He called out Agent Zero.

"You comparing Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell to Khris Middleton? The f*** out of here. Don't disrespect Khris Middleton. ... Khris Middleton is a way better basketball player than the two b**s."

Khris Middleton is in his 13th NBA season, playing for the Bucks and Pistons. He has averaged 16.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. He has been selected to play in three All-Star games.

Austin Reaves is in his fourth season for the Lakers and has averaged 12.8 ppg, 3.6 rpg and 3.8 apg. D'Angelo Russell, in 10 seasons, has averaged 17.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg and 5.7 apg.

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Milwaukee Bucks swingman Khris Middleton's return expected after Thanksgiving, insider claims

Veteran forward Khris Middleton is expected to make his season debut at "some point after Thanksgiving," ESPN's Shams Charania said Tuesday during ESPN's "NBA Today."

Milwaukee Bucks Khris Middleton's return expected after Thanksgiving, insider claims - Source: Imagn

"I'm told for the first time in this rehab process from bilateral ankle surgeries, Khris Middleton completed full five-on-five scrimmages on Monday with the Bucks in Miami," Charania said.

"The team is hopeful that he is going to be able to make his season debut at some point after Thanksgiving. From what I'm told, he has been already cleared medically to play, but for him, it's about comfort."

In his absence, Milwaukee (9-9) has rallied from its poor start to win its last five games in a row. The Bucks are fifth in the Eastern Conference and host the Washington Wizards on Saturday.