Shake Milton facts for kids
Milton with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019
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| No. 20 – Partizan Mozzart Bet | |
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| Shooting guard / point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 26, 1996 Owasso, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| High school | Owasso (Owasso, Oklahoma) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | SMU (2015–2018) |
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54th overall |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| League | KLS ABA League EuroLeague |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2023 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2018–2019 | →Delaware Blue Coats |
| 2023–2024 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2024 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2024 | New York Knicks |
| 2024 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2024–2025 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2025–present | Partizan |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Malik Benjamin "Shake" Milton (born September 26, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Partizan Mozzart Bet. This team is part of the Basketball League of Serbia (KLS), the ABA League, and the EuroLeague.
Shake Milton played college basketball for Southern Methodist University (SMU) from 2015 to 2018. In the 2018 NBA draft, the Dallas Mavericks picked him 54th overall. On the same night, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He has also played for several other NBA teams. These include the Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Shake Milton's High School Basketball Journey
Shake Milton played basketball at Owasso High School in Owasso, Oklahoma. His coach was Mark Vancuren. Milton was named Gatorade Player of the Year for Oklahoma twice. This happened in the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons.
In his senior year (2014–15), he was amazing. He scored nearly 30 points and made over 4 assists per game. Because of his great play, he earned many awards. These included Tulsa World Player of the Year. He also committed to play for SMU.
College Basketball Career at SMU
Freshman Year Success (2015-2016)
As a freshman at SMU, Shake Milton played in 30 games. He started 23 of those games. He averaged 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. His strong performance earned him a spot on the AAC All-Rookie Team.
In the summer of 2016, he joined the US Select Team. They went on a Goodwill Tour to Croatia.
Sophomore and Junior Year Highlights (2016-2018)
During the 2016–17 season, Milton started all 35 games. He averaged 13.0 points, 4.5 assists, and 1.3 steals. He was named to the All-American Athletic Conference Second Team.
In the 2017–18 season, Milton played in 22 games. He averaged 18.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. He also had 1.4 steals per game. Sadly, his season ended early because of a broken right hand. Even with the injury, he was named to the All-AAC Second Team again.
Shake Milton's Professional Basketball Career
Starting with the Philadelphia 76ers (2018–2023)
The Dallas Mavericks picked Shake Milton in the 2018 NBA draft. He was the 54th pick overall. Soon after, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. On July 26, 2018, Milton signed a special contract. This was a two-way contract. It meant he would play for both the 76ers and their G League team. That team was the Delaware Blue Coats.
Milton played his first NBA game on November 30, 2018. He scored 5 points and had 2 assists against the Washington Wizards. In his first year, he played 20 games for the 76ers. He averaged 4.4 points per game. On March 25, 2019, he scored a career-high 13 points against the Orlando Magic. For the Blue Coats, he averaged 24.9 points, which was fourth-best in the G-League.
Before the 2019–20 season, Milton signed a four-year deal with Philadelphia. He was injured early in the season. After returning, he made his first NBA start on January 25, 2020. This was against the Los Angeles Lakers. He had 7 points, 3 assists, and a career-high 9 rebounds. Later that month, he scored 27 points against the Atlanta Hawks. On March 1, 2020, Milton scored a career-high 39 points. He also tied an NBA record. He made 13 three-pointers in a row over three games. He started 24 games that season and set new career highs.
Playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves (2023–2024)
On July 9, 2023, Milton joined the Minnesota Timberwolves. On December 8, 2023, he scored 17 points. This helped his team win against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Time with the Detroit Pistons (2024)
On February 7, 2024, Milton was traded to the Detroit Pistons. He was traded with Troy Brown Jr. and a future draft pick. On February 14, 2024, he scored 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. This was in a game against the Phoenix Suns. On March 1, 2024, Milton left the Pistons after a buyout agreement.
Short Stays with the Knicks and Nets (2024)
On March 5, 2024, Milton signed with the New York Knicks.
Then, on July 6, 2024, Milton was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. This was part of a big trade involving several players and draft picks. On November 29, 2024, he scored 22 points off the bench. This was in a game against the Orlando Magic. On December 26, 2024, he scored 20 points, with 14 of those in just five minutes. The next day, December 27, 2024, he started his only game for the Nets. He had 16 points and 10 assists, which is called a double-double. This was his last game with the Nets.
Joining the Los Angeles Lakers (2024–2025)
On December 29, 2024, Milton was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. He was traded along with Dorian Finney-Smith. On January 30, 2025, he had his highest-scoring game with the Lakers. He scored 21 points in a win against the Washington Wizards. On July 20, 2025, the Lakers decided to waive Milton.
Playing for Partizan Mozzart Bet (2025–Present)
On July 24, 2025, Shake Milton signed a two-year contract. He joined Partizan Mozzart Bet. This team plays in the Basketball League of Serbia (KLS), the ABA League, and the EuroLeague.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | Philadelphia | 20 | 0 | 13.4 | .391 | .318 | .714 | 1.8 | .9 | .4 | .4 | 4.4 |
| 2019–20 | Philadelphia | 40 | 24 | 20.1 | .484 | .430 | .785 | 2.2 | 2.6 | .5 | .2 | 9.4 |
| 2020–21 | Philadelphia | 63 | 4 | 23.2 | .450 | .350 | .830 | 2.3 | 3.1 | .6 | .3 | 13.0 |
| 2021–22 | Philadelphia | 55 | 6 | 21.4 | .429 | .323 | .836 | 2.6 | 2.5 | .5 | .3 | 8.2 |
| 2022–23 | Philadelphia | 76 | 11 | 20.6 | .479 | .378 | .853 | 2.5 | 3.2 | .3 | .2 | 8.4 |
| 2023–24 | Minnesota | 38 | 0 | 12.9 | .400 | .264 | .818 | 1.3 | 1.3 | .4 | .1 | 4.7 |
| Detroit | 4 | 0 | 15.8 | .423 | .333 | .667 | 4.5 | 1.5 | .5 | .3 | 6.8 | |
| New York | 6 | 0 | 4.6 | .444 | .500 | 1.000 | 1.0 | .7 | .2 | .0 | 1.8 | |
| 2024–25 | Brooklyn | 27 | 1 | 18.2 | .465 | .389 | .758 | 1.9 | 2.4 | .6 | .0 | 7.4 |
| L.A. Lakers | 30 | 1 | 11.5 | .433 | .294 | .846 | 1.8 | 1.3 | .3 | .1 | 3.9 | |
| Career | 359 | 47 | 18.7 | .451 | .358 | .824 | 2.2 | 2.4 | .5 | .2 | 8.1 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2020 | Philadelphia | 4 | 4 | 31.5 | .477 | .400 | .857 | 3.3 | 2.8 | .5 | .0 | 14.5 |
| 2021 | Philadelphia | 12 | 0 | 10.1 | .319 | .421 | .933 | .8 | .8 | .3 | .1 | 4.3 |
| 2022 | Philadelphia | 12 | 0 | 13.2 | .474 | .533 | .800 | 1.6 | .9 | .5 | .3 | 5.0 |
| 2023 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 3.5 | .600 | .000 | 1.000 | .5 | .3 | .3 | .0 | 1.3 |
| 2024 | New York | 4 | 0 | 5.5 | .000 | .000 | .833 | .3 | .5 | .3 | .0 | 1.3 |
| 2025 | L.A. Lakers | 4 | 0 | 2.0 | .000 | — | — | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 40 | 4 | 11.3 | .404 | .419 | .860 | 1.1 | .9 | .4 | .1 | 4.6 | |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | SMU | 30 | 23 | 32.7 | .477 | .426 | .725 | 3.0 | 2.7 | .8 | .3 | 10.5 |
| 2016–17 | SMU | 35 | 35 | 35.4 | .437 | .423 | .758 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 1.3 | .3 | 13.0 |
| 2017–18 | SMU | 22 | 22 | 36.4 | .449 | .434 | .847 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 1.4 | .6 | 18.0 |
| Career | 87 | 80 | 34.7 | .452 | .427 | .791 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 1.1 | .4 | 13.4 | |
Shake Milton's Personal Life
Shake Milton's father, Myrion Milton, also played college basketball. He played for the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles and Texas A&M Aggies. Shake's nickname, "Shake," comes from his father's nickname, "Milk." He is also sometimes called "Sniper Shake." Shake Milton was a freshman in high school when his father passed away.
See also
In Spanish: Shake Milton para niños
