Khris Middleton, one of the NBA basketball players for the Milwaukee Bucks, is famous for his excellent basketball skills and for being a great father.
He and his long-time girlfriend, Samantha Dutton, have established a family with two kids: a daughter named Audrielle, who was born on April 23, 2019, and a son whose name is unknown to the public.
Middleton took a swift visit to Milwaukee following a playoff victory over the Detroit Pistons to be at the birth of his daughter.
Khris Middleton and his daughter at Fiserv Forum Tuesday for the Kamala Harris and Tim Walz rally
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Audrielle is now 6 years old and has gorgeous gray eyes and brown hair.
Two years afterward, on July 21, 2021, Khris and Samantha welcomed their second son.
This joyous occasion coincided with Middleton’s victory in the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns.
He faced a difficult decision; after being selected for Team USA’s Olympic team, he considered sitting out to stay home with his newborn baby through those initial precious weeks.
In an interview, he expressed the emotional conflict of balancing his professional dreams with his personal life:
“Being a part of an Olympic team is one dream for my professional career, and then also becoming a father again, which is another dream, so you have two dreams, but you have to be away from one — it’s just weird to try and put it all into words.”
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He also added that he would like to be there for every moment of his son’s life, which shows how much he loves family.
Khris Middleton has talked a lot about how fatherhood has changed him. He says it gives him a new direction and keeps him humble amidst his busy basketball life.
Khris and Samantha are both interested in keeping the children’s lives out of the public eye.
They do not share photos of them, although sometimes they post photos of family activities with them.
Khris Middleton Is Dedicated Not Just To Playing Basketball But Also To Life!
Middleton is more than just a dad; he also volunteers in his community. He organizes activities such as basketball clinics to unite fathers and sons through the sport.
He demonstrates his belief in volunteering with his annual “Twelve Days of Khrismas” campaign.
This campaign is designed to help families and children in need during the holiday season.
In December 2023, Khris visited Benjamin Franklin Elementary School to distribute warm winter coats to needy children. He discussed the effect of small acts of kindness:
“It’s just a part of who I am. Realizing that a lot of people are in in different ways. Small things like a coat will go a long way, especially for kids and especially in Milwaukee.”
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This coat collection campaign was facilitated thanks to a joint effort with United Healthcare and has been a central part of his community service.
A father to Audrielle and her little brother, he celebrates the joys and withstands the challenges of parenthood alongside serving his community.
His record is not just about what he has turned out to be as a player but also about how dedicated he is to providing his children with a loving childhood and having them grow up away from the spotlight.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Bucks lost to the Blazers 125-112; Middleton played 7 minutes but didn’t score.
- Middleton was born to James and Nichelle Middleton on August 12, 1991, in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Middleton was traded to the Bucks for Brandon Jennings on July 31, 2013.
