Shake Milton

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Shake Milton

| image = Shake Milton.jpg

| image_size =

| caption = Milton with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019

| position = Point guard / shooting guard

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 5

| weight_lb = 205

| league = NBA

| team = Los Angeles Lakers

| number = 20

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|9|26}}

| birth_place = Owasso, Oklahoma, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| high_school = Owasso (Owasso, Oklahoma)

| college = SMU (2015–2018)

| draft_year = 2018

| draft_round = 2

| draft_pick = 54

| draft_team = Dallas Mavericks

| career_start = 2018

| career_end =

| years1 = {{nbay|2018|start}}–{{nbay|2022|end}}

| team1 = Philadelphia 76ers

| years2 = 2018–2019

| team2 = →Delaware Blue Coats

| years3 = {{nbay|2023|full=y}}

| team3 = Minnesota Timberwolves

| years4 = {{nbay|2023|end}}

| team4 = Detroit Pistons

| years5 = {{nbay|2023|end}}

| team5 = New York Knicks

| years6 = {{nbay|2024|start}}

| team6 = Brooklyn Nets

| highlights = * 2× Second-team All-AAC (2017, 2018)

AAC All-Rookie team (2016)
First-team Parade All-American (2015)

| team7 = Los Angeles Lakers

| years7 = {{nbay|2024|start}}–present

}}

Malik Benjamin "Shake" Milton (born September 26, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers 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, New York Knicks, and the Brooklyn Nets.

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.{{Cite news|url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/communities/owasso/sports/basketball/shake-milton-named-gatorade-player-of-the-year/article_40e31c52-fc16-5142-b10a-27cb39fe6e7a.html|title=Shake Milton named Gatorade Player of the Year|last=Heaton|first=Rick|work=Tulsa World|access-date=July 18, 2017}} 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.{{Cite news|url=http://newsok.com/article/5411631|title=Oklahoman Super 5 boys basketball first team|date=April 18, 2015|work=NewsOK.com|access-date=July 18, 2017}} He committed to SMU over University of Oklahoma and Indiana University.{{Cite news|url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/okpreps/basketball/owasso-s-shake-milton-commits-to-smu-over-ou-indiana/article_33e49d75-28f0-5104-b055-262016b7e5c0.html|title=Owasso's Shake Milton commits to SMU over OU, Indiana|last=Lewis|first=Barry|work=Tulsa World|access-date=July 18, 2017}}

{{College athlete recruit entry

| recruit = Shake Milton

| position = PG / SG

| hometown = Owasso, OK

| highschool = Owasso High School (Owasso, OK)

| feet = 6

| inches = 4

| weight = 190

| 40 =

| commitdate = October 15, 2014

| rivals stars = 4

| 247 stars = 4

| espn grade = 84

}}

{{College athlete recruit end

| 40 =

| year = 2015

| rivals ref title = 2015 SMU Basketball Commitment List

| scout ref title = 2015 SMU Basketball Commitment List

| espn ref title = 2015 SMU Basketball Commitment List

| rivals school = smu

| espn schoolid = 150

| rivals overall = 66

| 247 overall = 92, 27 (SG)

| espn overall = 79, 13 (PG)

| accessdate = January 1, 2018

| bball = yes

}}

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.{{Cite news|url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/smumustangs/2016/03/08/smus-nic-moore-named-aac-first-team-mustangs-snubbed|title=SMU's Nic Moore named to all-AAC first team; other Mustangs snubbed|date=March 8, 2016|work=SportsDay|access-date=July 18, 2017}}

In the summer of 2016, he was a member of the US Select Team for the Goodwill Tour in Croatia.{{Cite web|url=http://www.globalsportsacademyus.com/Global_Sports_Academy_2016_Select_Team_Tour_Croatia_Baldwin_rv.pdf|title=2016 Select Team Basketball Goodwill Tour Croatia|website=globalsportsacademyus.com|access-date=July 18, 2017}}

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.{{Cite news|url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/tusportsextra/owasso-s-shake-milton-selected-to-aac-second-team/article_a9118127-0990-5586-827f-223afba26b80.html|title=Owasso's Shake Milton of SMU selected to All-AAC second team|last=Hines|first=Kelly|work=Tulsa World|access-date=July 18, 2017}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://smumustangs.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5006|title=SMU Athletics|website=smumustangs.com|access-date=June 22, 2018}}

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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/76ers-shake-milton-drafted-with-54th-pick/|title=76ers' Shake Milton: Drafted with 54th pick|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=June 22, 2018}} He was subsequently traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for the rights to the 56th and 60th picks, Ray Spalding and Kostas Antetokounmpo, respectively.{{cite web|title=Mavericks acquire draft rights to Ray Spalding and Kostas Antetokounmpo|url=https://www.mavs.com/mavericks-acquire-draft-rights-to-ray-spalding-and-kostas-antetokounmpo/|website=Mavs.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=June 21, 2018|access-date=June 21, 2018}} On July 26, Milton signed a two-way contract with Philadelphia,{{cite web|title=Team Signs Shake Milton to Two-Way Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/team-signs-shake-milton-two-way-contract|website=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=July 26, 2018|access-date=June 26, 2018}} which would split his playing time between the 76ers and their NBA G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. Milton made his NBA debut on November 30, 2018, against the Washington Wizards, scoring five points and recording two assists.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/76ers-shake-milton-plays-11-minutes-in-season-debut/|title=76ers' Shake Milton: Plays 11 minutes in season debut|website=CBSSports.com|publisher=RotoWire|date=December 1, 2018|access-date=April 24, 2019}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/miltosh01.html|title=Shake Milton Stats|website=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=April 24, 2019}} Milton scored a career high 13 points against the Orlando Magic on March 25, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201903250ORL.html|title=Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic Box Score, March 25, 2019|website=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=June 10, 2019}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.philly.com/sixers/sixers-shake-milton-playoffs-g-league-contract-two-way-jimmy-butler-brett-brown-20190327.html|title=Shake Milton impressing Sixers after dominant G League stint, but contract prevents him from being a playoff contributor|first=E.J.|last=Smith|work=Philadelphia Daily News|publisher=Philly.com|date=March 24, 2019|access-date=April 24, 2019}}

Before the start of the 2019–20 season, Milton signed a four-year deal with Philadelphia.{{Cite web|url=https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/philadelphia-76ers-sixers-shake-milton-four-year-deal-20190702.html|title=Shake Milton signing four-year deal with Sixers, taking on bigger role|last=Todd|first=Sarah|website=Philadelphia Inquirer|access-date=July 5, 2019}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/shake-milton-sixers-los-angeles-lakers-nba-brett-brown-al-horford-20200126.html|title=Sixers' Shake Milton made the most of his first career start|first=Marc|last=Narducci|website=Inquirer.com|date=January 26, 2020}} Later that month, in his third career start, he set new career highs in assists with 6 and points with 27, surpassing his previous career high of 13 in the first half, in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401161358|title=76ers vs. Hawks - Game Recap - January 30, 2020 - ESPN|website=ESPN.com}} On March 1, 2020, Milton scored a career-high 39 points in a 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.{{cite news |last1=Carlin |first1=Ky |title=Sixers guard Shake Milton makes NBA history in matchup vs. Clippers |url=https://sixerswire.usatoday.com/2020/03/01/sixers-guard-shake-milton-makes-nba-history-in-matchup-vs-clippers/ |access-date=March 1, 2020 |work=Sixers Wire |date=March 1, 2020}} Milton would go on to start 24 games that season for the 76ers, posting career highs in multiple different statistical categories.{{cite web|url=https://sixerswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/05/philadelphia-76ers-2019-20-season-in-review-shake-milton/|title=Philadelphia 76ers 2019-20 season in review: Shake Milton|website=Sixers Wire|date=September 5, 2020|access-date=January 2, 2022|first=Ky|last=Carlin}}

=Minnesota Timberwolves (2023–2024)=

On July 9, 2023, Milton signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/timberwolves-sign-shake-milton|title=Timberwolves Sign Shake Milton|website=NBA.com|date=July 9, 2023|access-date=July 9, 2023}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Timberwolves vs Memphis Grizzlies Dec 8, 2023 Game Summary |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022301221 |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.nba.com |language=en}}

=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.{{cite web|title=DETROIT PISTONS ACQUIRE TROY BROWN JR. AND SHAKE MILTON FROM MINNESOTA|url=https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/detroit-pistons-acquire-troy-brown-jr-and-shake-milton-from-minnesota|website=NBA.com|date=February 9, 2024|access-date=February 10, 2024}} On February 14, 2024, Milton scored 13 points along with 2 assists and 9 rebounds off the bench in a 116–100 loss against the Phoenix Suns.{{Cite web |title=Suns 116-100 Pistons (Feb 14, 2024) Final Score |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401585415/pistons-suns |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=ESPN |language=en}} On March 1, 2024, Milton agreed to a buy-out with the Pistons.{{cite web|first=Rory|last=Maher|title=Pistons, Shake Milton Agree To Contract Buyout|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2024/03/pistons-shake-milton-agree-to-contract-buyout.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=March 1, 2024|access-date=March 2, 2024}}

=New York Knicks (2024)=

On March 5, 2024, Milton signed with the New York Knicks.{{cite web|title=New York Knicks Sign Shake Milton|url=https://www.nba.com/knicks/news/new-york-knicks-sign-shake-milton|website=NBA.com|date=March 5, 2024|access-date=March 5, 2024}}

=Brooklyn Nets (2024)=

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.{{cite web|title=Brooklyn Nets Complete Trade With New York Knicks|url=https://www.nba.com/nets/news/brooklyn-nets-complete-trade-with-new-york-knicks|website=NBA.com|date=July 6, 2024|access-date=July 6, 2024}} On November 29, 2024, Milton recorded 22 points, two rebounds, four assists and one steal off the bench in a 123-100 loss against the Orlando Magic.{{cite web|title=Nets' Shake Milton: Pops for 22 points in loss|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/nets-shake-milton-pops-for-22-points-in-loss/amp/|website=CBSSports.com|access-date=December 29, 2024}} On December 26, 2024, Milton had 20 points - 14 of those in just five minutes - two rebounds, and one steal off the bench in a 111-105 win against the Milwaukee Bucks.{{cite web|title=Nets' Shake Milton: Erupts for 20 points in win|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/nets-shake-milton-erupts-for-20-points-in-win/amp/|website=CBSSports.com|access-date=December 29, 2024}} The next day on December 27, 2024, Milton made his first start of the season and his only start as a member of the Nets and had a double-double with 16 points, 10 assists, three rebounds, and one steal during a 96-87 loss against the San Antonio Spurs which ended up being his final game as a member of the Brooklyn Nets.{{Cite web |date=December 28, 2024 |title=Nets' Shake Milton: Posts double-double Friday |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/nets-shake-milton-posts-double-double-friday/amp/ |access-date=December 29, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com}}

=Los Angeles Lakers (2024–present)=

On December 29, 2024, Milton and Dorian Finney-Smith were traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Maxwell Lewis, D'Angelo Russell and three future second-round draft picks.{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Lakers Acquire Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton|url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/los-angeles-lakers-acquire-dorian-finney-smith-and-shake-milton-122924|website=NBA.com|date=December 29, 2024|access-date=December 29, 2024}} On January 30, 2025, Milton would have his highest scoring game with the Lakers recording 21 points (7/8 FG and 6-6 FT), 4 assists, and 4 rebounds in 28 minutes of action while coming off the bench in a 134-96 victory against the Washington Wizards.{{Cite web |last=Recaps |first=Bruno Mulé in Game |title=Shake Milton steps up in win over Wizards - Shake Milton News |url=https://www.fantasypros.com/nba/news/495763/shake-milton-steps-up-win-over-wizards.php?amp |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=FantasyPros |language=en-US}}

Career statistics

=NBA=

==Regular season==

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2018}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia

| 20 || 0 || 13.4 || .391 || .318|| .714 || 1.8 || .9 || .4 || .4 || 4.4

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2019}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia

| 40 || 24 || 20.1 || .484 || .430 || .785 || 2.2 || 2.6 || .5 || .2 || 9.4

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2020}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia

| 63 || 4 || 23.2 || .450 || .350 || .830 || 2.3 || 3.1 || .6 || .3 || 13.0

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2021}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia

| 55 || 6 || 21.4 || .429 || .323 || .836 || 2.6 || 2.5 || .5 || .3 || 8.2

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2022}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia

| 76 || 11 || 20.6 || .479 || .378 || .853 || 2.5 || 3.2 || .3 || .2 || 8.4

| style="text-align:left;"rowspan=3|{{nbay|2023}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Minnesota

| 38 || 0 || 12.9 || .400 || .264 || .818 || 1.3 || 1.3 || .4 || .1 || 4.7

| style="text-align:left;"|Detroit

| 4 || 0 || 15.8 || .423 || .333 || .667 || 4.5 || 1.5 || .5 || .3 || 6.8

| style="text-align:left;"|New York

| 6 || 0 || 4.6 || .444 || .500 || 1.000 || 1.0 || .7 || .2 || .0 || 1.8

| style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2|{{nbay|2024}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Brooklyn

| 27 || 1 || 18.2 || .465 || .389 || .758 || 1.9 || 2.4 || .6 || .0 || 7.4

| style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Lakers

| 30 || 1 || 11.5 || .433 || .294 || .846 || 1.8 || 1.3 || .3 || .1 || 3.9

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 359 || 47 || 18.7 || .451 || .358 || .824 || 2.2 || 2.4 || .5 || .2 || 8.1

==Playoffs==

| style="text-align:left;"|2020

| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia

| 4 || 4 || 31.5 || .477 || .400 || .857 || 3.3 || 2.8 || .5 || .0 || 14.5

| style="text-align:left;"|2021

| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia

| 12 || 0 || 10.1 || .319 || .421 || .933 || .8 || .8 || .3 || .1 || 4.3

| style="text-align:left;"|2022

| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia

| 12 || 0 || 13.2 || .474 || .533 || .800 || 1.6 || .9 || .5 || .3 || 5.0

| style="text-align:left;"|2023

| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia

| 6 || 0 || 3.5 || .600 || .000 || 1.000 || .5 || .3 || .3 || .0 || 1.3

| style="text-align:left;"|2024

| style="text-align:left;"|New York

| 4 || 0 || 5.5 || .000 || .000 || .833 || .3 || .5 || .3 || .0 || 1.3

| style="text-align:left;"|2025

| style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Lakers

| 4 || 0 || 2.0 || .000 || — || — || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 40 || 4 || 11.3 || .404 || .419 || .860 || 1.1 || .9 || .4 || .1 || 4.6

=College=

| style="text-align:left;"|2015–16

| style="text-align:left;"|SMU

| 30 || 23 || 32.7 || .477 || .426 || .725 || 3.0 || 2.7 || .8 || .3 || 10.5

| style="text-align:left;"|2016–17

| style="text-align:left;"|SMU

| 35 || 35 || 35.4 || .437 || .423 || .758 || 4.1 || 4.5 || 1.3 || .3 || 13.0

| style="text-align:left;"|2017–18

| style="text-align:left;"|SMU

| 22 || 22 || 36.4 || .449 || .434 || .847 || 4.7 || 4.4 || 1.4 || .6 || 18.0

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 87 || 80 || 34.7 || .452 || .427 || .791 || 3.9 || 3.9 || 1.1 || .4 || 13.4

Personal life

Milton is the son of Myrion Milton who played college basketball for the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles and Texas A&M Aggies.{{cite web |last1=Heaton |first1=Rick |title=UnSHAKEable: Owasso's Shake Milton perseveres without his father, mentor |url=https://tulsaworld.com/community/owasso/sports/unshakeable-owassos-shake-milton-perseveres-without-his-father-mentor/article_f663b0a5-f62e-5904-898d-f825f7b63c8d.html |website=Tulsa World |access-date=July 1, 2023 |date=August 27, 2020}} His nickname, "Shake", is derived from his father's nickname of "Milk". He is also nicknamed "Sniper Shake".{{cite news |last1=Carlin |first1=Ky |date=23 January 2020 |title=Sixers praise Shake Milton after filling in for injured Josh Richardson |work=USA Today |url=https://sixerswire.usatoday.com/2020/01/23/sixers-praise-shake-milton-after-filling-in-for-injured-josh-richardson/ |access-date=25 December 2022}} Milton was a freshman at Owasso High School when his father died.