Shake Milton

Professional basketball player

Shake Milton - Athletes & Sports Figures born September 26th, 1996
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Professional basketball player played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Played college basketball at Southern Methodist University, where he gained recognition for his scoring ability. After being drafted in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, contributed to the 76ers' playoff runs and developed a reputation for his shooting and playmaking skills. Achieved a career-high 39 points in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2020-2021 season.

Played for the Philadelphia 76ers

Achieved career-high 39 points in an NBA game

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