Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Shake Milton:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Malik Benjamin “Shake” Milton
  • Nickname: Shake
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 26, 1996
  • Hometown: Owasso, Oklahoma, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 0 in (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 13 (US) (estimated)
  • Jersey Number: Worn #18, #13, and #1 at different points in his career
  • Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
  • High School and College:
    • High School:
      • Owasso High School (Owasso, Oklahoma)
    • College:
      • Southern Methodist University (SMU) (2015–2018)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Drafted: 54th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2018 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks (rights traded to the Philadelphia 76ers)
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Philadelphia 76ers (2018–2023)
    2. Minnesota Timberwolves (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings:
    • NBA: None yet
  • Kids: No publicly known children
  • Siblings: Shake has siblings, but detailed information about them is not widely available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Shake Milton’s player archetype is that of a combo guard scorer-playmaker, a bigger lead-guard type who can slide between on-ball and off-ball duties depending on lineup needs. Defensively, he is best used as a team-structure guard defender who leverages his size to hold his own on the perimeter, contest passing lanes, and avoid being overwhelmed by the physical demands that smaller guards often face, though he is not typically a true stopper. Offensively, his role centers on secondary creation, pick-and-roll handling, spot-up shooting, and steady bench scoring, giving teams a guard who can settle possessions without needing every touch to dominate the ball. Physically, Milton brings good positional size for the backcourt at 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds, with a long, upright frame that helps him see over defenders and play either guard spot. Altogether, his play style is built on patience, functional versatility, and controlled shot-making, making him the kind of connective backcourt piece who can keep an offense organized while still supplying scoring punch. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • His nickname, “Shake,” comes from his father, Myron, who gave him the name after being inspired by a player named “Milkshake” in a local basketball league.

Sources:

NBA.com — Shake Milton | Guard | Los Angeles Lakers
NBA.com — Second-Round Candidate: Shake Milton
Basketball-Reference — Shake Milton Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more