Red Shake: Milton Signed!

Hapoel "Midtown" Jerusalem Basketball Club is pleased to announce the signing of American guard Shake Milton (29, 1.96m) for the upcoming season.

Milton arrives in Jerusalem following an impressive NBA career. Selected in the 2018 NBA Draft, the American guard spent seven seasons in the world's top basketball league. He began his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played for five seasons, before continuing with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and Los Angeles Lakers.

Over the course of his NBA career, Milton appeared in 359 regular season games, averaging 8.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. He also gained valuable experience in the postseason, appearing in 40 NBA Playoff games.

In the summer of 2025, Milton signed with Partizan Belgrade, marking the first time in his career that he played outside the NBA. In the ABA League, he averaged 12.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while in the EuroLeague he posted averages of 6.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists.

Shake Milton:

"I'm very excited and happy to join Hapoel. I've heard so much about the club, the incredible Fans, and the special atmosphere, and I can't wait for the season to begin. I come here with a lot of hunger and passion, ready to fight for every ball, every possession, and every point to help this club achieve its goals. Let's accomplish great things together. Yalla Hapoel!"

Head Coach Saša Obradovi?:

"We're very happy to welcome Shake to Hapoel. He brings extensive experience from the best league in the world, and we're confident he'll make a significant impact. Beyond his experience, his versatility, shooting ability, scoring, and playmaking will give us another important dimension. Shake's arrival, together with the quality players we've signed this summer and the strong core we've retained, reflects the club's high ambitions for the upcoming season."