Impressive reinforcement: Shake Milton signed with Hapoel Jerusalem
The 29-year-old American guard, who played five years for Philadelphia in the NBA, joins the Reds' backcourt. "I come with a lot of hunger and passion," Milton stated. Sasa Obradovic called the signing a significant power boost.
It is now official: Hapoel Jerusalem announced on Friday the signing of Shake Milton. Milton (29, 1.96 m) is a 2018 graduate of SMU, selected 54th in the draft that same year. He played five seasons for Philadelphia, averaging 13 points per game in the 2019/20 season. Afterward, he played for Minnesota, Detroit, New York, Brooklyn, and the Los Angeles Lakers. In total, he played 359 games in the NBA, recording 8.2 points per game.
In the summer of 2025, Milton signed with Partizan Belgrade, playing outside the NBA for the first time in his career. In the Adriatic League, he averaged 12.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3 assists per game, while in the EuroLeague, he recorded 6.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per night.
Milton said after the signing:
"I am very excited and happy to join Hapoel. I have heard a lot about the club, the amazing crowd, and the special atmosphere, and I cannot wait to start the season. I come with a lot of hunger and passion, and I am ready to fight for every ball, every play, and every point to help the club achieve its goals. Let's do great things together. Yalla Hapoel!"
The team's coach, Sasa Obradovic, added:
"We are very happy to add Shake to our team. He comes with rich experience from the best league in the world, and we have no doubt that he will contribute a lot to us. Beyond the vast experience he brings, his versatility, his shooting, and his ability to create points for himself and activate his teammates will be a significant power boost for us. The addition of Shake, together with the quality players we signed this summer and the strong base of players who continued with us, reflects the club's high ambitions."
