Khris Middleton thanked Milwaukee for helping shape him “into the person and player I am today” a week after the Bucks traded the three-time All-Star to the Washington Wizards.

The Bucks have been managing Middleton's return from offseason surgery on both ankles since he came back to action on Dec. 6, and he's averaged just under 23 minutes per game since being moved to the bench on Jan. 8. He played 26 minutes Sunday night against Memphis and just played in back-to-back games on Jan. 27-28.

Following his trade to the Washington Wizards from the Milwaukee Bucks last week, Khris Middleton penned a heartfelt goodbye to the Bucks fans. The former Bucks forward posted the letter on his social media accounts.

An era ended in Milwaukee at the trade deadline when the Bucks traded Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in a deal that netted Kyle Kuzma. Middleton spent 12 seasons, nearly his whole career, with the Bucks which included three All-Star appearances and an NBA championship in 2021.