NBA Playoffs: 5 overlooked potential x-factors in the Eastern Conference

Potential East x-factors in the NBA Playoffs: Shake Milton, Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers’ success in the playoffs is largely going to be dependent on Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Although, one potential x-factor on the Sixers is Shake Milton. He has the potential to be the difference-maker for the Sixers off the bench or even in a spot-starting role.

Milton can take some of the pressure off Simmons and Embiid as offensive playmakers and emerge as another player on the roster that can go off on any given night. And for any successful playoff team, that’s what’s needed for deep playoff runs.

Sometimes your stars aren’t going to have it every night. That’s when an x-factor or two can rise up and steal a game in a series. That’s exactly what Milton has the capability to do on every given night.