Shake Milton’s contract could be a “massive win” for Sixers

In a story for The Athletic, former NBA executive John Hollinger sat down and ranked the top ten best free-agent contracts handed out during this past offseason. Basing his rankings off both player production and money handed out, the Philadelpha 76ers had a surprising inclusion on the list.

Signing for just barely over a veteran’s minimum, extending Shake Milton this past summer has turned out to be one of the best movies during the Elton Brand era. Initially drafted in the second round of the 2018 draft, the Sixers opted to sign him to a one-year deal as opposed to a traditional rookie multi-year contract. After having a stellar first season in the G-League, it put the Sixers front office…