Recently acquired New York Knicks point guard Shake Milton is prepared to embrace every aspect of his first appearance at Madison Square Garden. Speaking to the press following the Knicks’ 16-point defeat against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday evening, Milton openly shared his excitement about playing at the renowned arena and the significance of doing so while wearing a Knicks jersey.
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Knicks: Shake Milton’s enjoyment of playing at the Garden shows up on the stat sheet
Milton, hailing from Oklahoma, isn’t a native New Yorker, but he’s no stranger to facing off against the Knicks on their home turf. With 14 games under his belt against New York, the former Philadelphia 76ers backup has shown a knack for performing consistently against them. His standout moment came on March 21, 2021, at Madison Square Garden, where he tallied an impressive 21 points, marking one of the highlights of his scoring career.
Milton will have a healthy role in the Knicks’ rotation as they battle the injury bug
Milton is set to demonstrate his skills before a crowd of 18,000 at the Knicks’ next home game against the Orlando Magic this Friday. Following his recent acquisition via waivers on Tuesday, the 27-year-old guard aims to capitalize on the Knicks’ roster challenges and improve upon his season averages of 4.9 points and 1.3 assists per game.
