There's no denying it: the night of Wednesday, October 23 at Fiserv Forum is going to hit different. This isn't just another average regular-season opener; it's a full-circle moment that cuts deeper than most fans realize. That's because the Milwaukee Bucks are hosting a franchise icon in Khris Middleton at the top of an 82-game schedule when they play the Washington Wizards.
"The most important thing [is that] he should get the warmest welcome ever," Antetokounmpo was quoted as telling reporters in a media briefing, per Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.
The Greek Freak was responding to a question about Middleton, the Robin to his Batman over the last 12 years, including the championship run of the 2020-21 season.