Josh Richardson‘s injured hamstring has reopened the door for Shake Milton, who has spent much of the 2019-20 season in Delaware. It’s not his first NBA run — he battled for minutes early in the season — but this one feels meaningful.
The Philadelphia 76ers have deployed Milton fruitfully in two games sans Richardson. He has amassed 16 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists in roughly 48 minutes. Not spectacular by any stretch, but in limited minutes, certainly effective.
Milton earned the start in Saturday’s impressive win over Los Angeles, and he actively participated to the tune of nine rebounds, staunch defense, and a couple timely buckets.