Shake Milton

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Shake Milton
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Milton with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019
No. 7–Brooklyn Nets
Position Point guard / shooting guard
League NBA
Personal information
Born (1996-09-26) September 26, 1996 (age 28)
Owasso, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school Owasso (Owasso, Oklahoma)
College SMU (2015–2018)
NBA draft 2018: 2nd round, 54th overall pick
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2023 Philadelphia 76ers
2018–2019→Delaware Blue Coats
2023–2024 Minnesota Timberwolves
2024 Detroit Pistons
2024 New York Knicks
2024–present Brooklyn Nets
Career highlights and awards
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Malik Benjamin "Shake" Milton (born September 26, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Southern Methodist University (SMU) from 2015 to 2018. Milton was drafted 54th overall in the 2018 NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks, and was then traded to the Philadelphia 76ers on draft night. He has also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and the New York Knicks.

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High school career

Milton played under Coach Mark Vancuren at Owasso High School in Owasso, Oklahoma, earning Gatorade Player of the Year honors for the state of Oklahoma in the 2013–14, and 2014–15 seasons. [1] He averaged 29.7 points and 4.4 assists as a senior (2014–15) on his way to being named Tulsa World Player of the Year, Oklahoma Super 5 Player of the Year, and Oklahoma Coaches Association ALL-STATE. [2] He committed to SMU over University of Oklahoma and Indiana University. [3]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Shake Milton
PG / SG 		Owasso, OK Owasso High School (Owasso, OK)6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)190 lb (86 kg)Oct 15, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 84
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 66   247Sports: 92, 27 (SG)   ESPN: 79, 13 (PG)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2015 SMU Basketball Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  • "2015 SMU Basketball Commitment List". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  • "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 1, 2018.

College career

In his freshman year at SMU, Milton saw the hardwood in 30 games (23 starts) to average 10.5 points, 3.0 boards and 2.7 assists a contest, while earning AAC All-Rookie Team distinction. [4]

In the summer of 2016, he was a member of the US Select Team for the Goodwill Tour in Croatia. [5]

The 2016–17 season saw him start in all 35 games and produce averages of 13.0 points, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals per outing, he made the All-American Athletic Conference Second Team as a sophomore. [6] In the 2017–18 campaign, Milton appeared in 22 games for the Mustangs, averaging 18.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game before a broken right hand ended his season. He was named to the All-AAC Second Team for a second season. [7]

Professional career

Philadelphia 76ers (2018–2023)

Milton was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round (54th pick overall) in the 2018 NBA draft. [8] He was subsequently traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for the rights to the 56th and 60th picks, Ray Spalding and Kostas Antetokounmpo, respectively. [9] On July 26, Milton signed a two-way contract with Philadelphia, [10] which would split his playing time between the 76ers and their NBA G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. [10] Milton made his NBA debut on November 30, 2018, against the Washington Wizards, scoring five points and recording two assists. [11] As a rookie, Milton appeared in 20 games for the Sixers, averaging 4.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 13.4 minutes per game. [12] Milton scored a career high 13 points when playing against the Orlando Magic on March 25, 2019. [13] Milton also averaged 24.9 points (4th-best in the G-League), 5.2 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game in 27 contests for the Blue Coats. [14]

Before the start of the 2019–20 season, Milton signed a four-year deal with Philadelphia. [15] Milton was injured early in the season and missed time. After returning to the 76ers, Milton made his first career start January 25, 2020, against the Los Angeles Lakers, with seven points, three assists and a career-high nine rebounds. [16] Later that month, in his third career start, he set new career highs in assists with 6 and points with 27, passing his previous career high of 13 in the first half, in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks. [17] On March 1, 2020, Milton scored a career-high 39 points in 136–130 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and tied an NBA record for most consecutive made three-pointers (13) over a span of three games. [18] Milton would go on to start 24 games that season for the 76ers, posting career highs in multiple different statistical categories. [19]

Minnesota Timberwolves (2023–2024)

On July 9, 2023, Milton signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. [20] On December 8, 2023, Milton recorded 17 points, 1 assist and 2 rebounds off the bench in a 127-103 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies. [21]

Detroit Pistons (2024)

On February 7, 2024, Milton was traded, alongside Troy Brown Jr. and a 2030 second-round pick, in exchange for Monté Morris. [22] On February 14, 2024, Milton scored 13 points, had 2 assists and 9 rebounds off the bench in a 116-100 loss against the Phoenix Suns. [23] On March 1, 2024, Milton agreed to a buy-out with the Pistons. [24]

New York Knicks (2024)

On March 5, 2024, Milton signed with the New York Knicks. [25]

Brooklyn Nets (2024–present)

On July 6, 2024, Milton was signed and traded to the Brooklyn Nets alongside Bojan Bogdanović, Mamadi Diakite, four unprotected first-round picks, a top-four protected first round pick, an unprotected pick swap and a second-round pick in exchange for Mikal Bridges, Keita Bates-Diop and a second–round pick. [26]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018–19 Philadelphia 20013.4.391.318.7141.8.9.4.44.4
2019–20 Philadelphia 402420.1.484.430.7852.22.6.5.29.4
2020–21 Philadelphia 63423.2.450.350.8302.33.1.6.313.0
2021–22 Philadelphia 55621.4.429.323.8362.62.5.5.38.2
2022–23 Philadelphia 761120.6.479.378.8532.53.2.3.28.4
2023–24 Minnesota 38012.9.400.264.8181.31.3.4.14.7
Detroit 4015.8.423.333.6674.51.5.5.36.8
New York 604.6.444.5001.0001.0.7.2.01.8
Career3024519.4.451.358.8272.22.5.5.28.6

Playoffs

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020 Philadelphia 4431.5.477.400.8573.32.8.5.014.5
2021 Philadelphia 12010.1.319.421.933.8.8.3.14.3
2022 Philadelphia 12013.2.474.533.8001.6.9.5.35.0
2023 Philadelphia 603.5.600.0001.000.5.3.3.01.3
2024 New York 405.5.000.000.833.3.5.3.01.3
Career38411.8.407.419.8601.2.9.4.14.8

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2015–16 SMU 302332.7.477.426.7253.02.7.8.310.5
2016–17 SMU 353535.4.437.423.7584.14.51.3.313.0
2017–18 SMU 222236.4.449.434.8474.74.41.4.618.0
Career878034.7.452.427.7913.93.91.1.413.4

Personal life

Milton is the son of Myrion Milton who played college basketball for the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles and Texas A&M Aggies. [27] His nickname, "Shake", is derived from his father's nickname of "Milk". [27] He is also nicknamed "Sniper Shake". [28] Milton was a freshman at Owasso High School when his father died. [27]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Oklahoman Super 5 boys basketball first team". NewsOK.com. April 18, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
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  4. ↑ "SMU's Nic Moore named to all-AAC first team; other Mustangs snubbed". SportsDay. March 8, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  5. ↑ "2016 Select Team Basketball Goodwill Tour Croatia" (PDF). globalsportsacademyus.com. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
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  19. ↑ Carlin, Ky (September 5, 2020). "Philadelphia 76ers 2019-20 season in review: Shake Milton". Sixers Wire. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
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  21. ↑ "Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Dec 8, 2023 Game Summary". www.nba.com. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  22. ↑ "DETROIT PISTONS ACQUIRE TROY BROWN JR. AND SHAKE MILTON FROM MINNESOTA". NBA.com. February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Suns 116-100 Pistons (Feb 14, 2024) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  24. ↑ Maher, Rory (March 1, 2024). "Pistons, Shake Milton Agree To Contract Buyout". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  25. ↑ "New York Knicks Sign Shake Milton". NBA.com. March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  26. ↑ "Brooklyn Nets Complete Trade With New York Knicks". NBA.com. July 6, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
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