Boston Celtics add spark plug off the bench
This trade may not sit well with most Boston Celtics fans. Romeo Langford is a polarizing figure in the fan community – people either love him or hate him.
Well, this trade makes sense simply due to the fact that it makes the Celtics better right away. Shake Milton may not be as good a defender as Langford, but he certainly improves Boston’s offense.
Milton averaged 13points, 2.3 boards, and 3.1 assists per game last season for the 76ers. He shot 45 percent from the field and 35 percent from deep.
More importantly, he is completely unafraid to take big shots when the team needs them. He performed well in the playoffs when given the opportunity to play.
The big reason the 76ers could be willing to trade him is because of Tyrese Maxey. He is a younger option than Milton and will be under contract for longer.
On top of that, Milton didn’t get much playing time in the playoffs. He played in all 12 games, but only averaged 10.1 minutes a night.
Despite the lack of minutes, he was lights out from behind the arc. Milton shot 42.1 percent from deep in the playoffs for Philadelphia.
Trading Milton means that the 76ers won’t have to extend him once his contract is up. It also allows them to give Maxey more of an opportunity to play.
Milton would drastically improve Boston’s bench rotation. He is 6-5, meaning he could fill in as a backup point guard or shooting guard, depending on what the team needs.
He is the perfect spark plug option now that Kemba Walker is no longer on the team. Think of him as a Lou Williams-type player regarding what his role would be with the Cs.
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