1. Malik Benjamin "Shake" Milton was born on September 26,1996 and is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.
19 Facts About Shake Milton
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Shake Milton played college basketball for Southern Methodist University from 2015 to 2018.
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Shake Milton has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, and the Brooklyn Nets.
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Shake Milton averaged 29.7 points and 4.4 assists as a senior 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.
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Shake Milton committed to SMU over University of Oklahoma and Indiana University.
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Shake Milton was named to the All-AAC Second Team for a second season.
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Shake Milton was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round in the 2018 NBA draft.
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Shake Milton was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for the rights to the 56th and 60th picks, Ray Spalding and Kostas Antetokounmpo, respectively.
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Shake Milton made his NBA debut on November 30,2018, against the Washington Wizards, scoring five points and recording two assists.
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Shake Milton scored a career high 13 points against the Orlando Magic on March 25,2019.
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Shake Milton averaged 24.9 points, 5.2 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game in 27 contests for the Blue Coats.
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Shake Milton was injured early in the season and missed time.
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Shake Milton would go on to start 24 games that season for the 76ers, posting career highs in multiple different statistical categories.
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On July 9,2023, Shake Milton signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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On February 7,2024, Shake Milton was traded, alongside Troy Brown Jr.
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On March 1,2024, Shake Milton agreed to a buy-out with the Pistons.
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On March 5,2024, Shake Milton signed with the New York Knicks.
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Shake Milton's nickname, "Shake", is derived from his father's nickname of "Milk".
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Shake Milton was a freshman at Owasso High School when his father died.