Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking forward to welcoming his longtime teammate Khris Middleton back to Milwaukee for the season opener, and he was emotional after the open practice, saying, "He deserves the warmest welcome. He's going to be in tears before the game when he sees the tribute video at the Coliseum."

The 30-year-old centerpiece of the line emphasized, "I can't tell you how much Khris meant to the team and to me. He's been my brother my whole life and we've done wonders together." Speaking about the Bucks' future under Doc Rivers in the upcoming season, Giannis said confidently, "We're not the favorites, but we're going to be a tough threat. We have a killer lineup of shooters, organizers, defensive specialists and big men who can open up space."