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Iman Shumpert

Shumpert with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015
Shooting guard / small forward
Personal information
Born	(1990-06-26) June 26, 1990 (age 35) Berwyn, Illinois, U.S.
High school	Oak Park and River Forest (Oak Park, Illinois)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
College	Georgia Tech (2008–2011)
NBA Draft	2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Pro career	2011–2019, 2021
Career history
2011–2015	New York Knicks
2015–2018	Cleveland Cavaliers
2018–2019	Sacramento Kings
2019	Houston Rockets
2019, 2021	Brooklyn Nets
Career highlights and awards
NBA champion (2016) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012) Second-team All-ACC (2011) ACC All-Defensive Team (2011) ACC All-Freshman Team (2009) McDonald's All-American (2008) Third-team Parade All-American (2008)

Iman Asante Shumpert (born June 26, 1990) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for several teams, including the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Shumpert was a talented defender who played the shooting guard and small forward positions. He was chosen by the Knicks in the 2011 NBA draft. In 2016, he won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers.

Besides basketball, Shumpert is also known for winning Season 30 of the TV show Dancing with the Stars in 2021. He was the first NBA player ever to win the competition.

Early Life and School

Iman Shumpert was born in Berwyn, Illinois. He started playing basketball at a young age. In middle school, he was on the same team as another future NBA player, Evan Turner.

He attended Oak Park and River Forest High School, where he became a star player. He was named one of the top 30 high school players in the country. He helped his team win three conference titles and was named the conference's Most Valuable Player (MVP) as a junior and senior. In 2008, he was chosen to play in the McDonald's All-American Game, which features the best high school players in the nation.

College Basketball Career

After high school, Shumpert played for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. In his first year, he was the team's fourth-leading scorer. During his second year, he had knee surgery and missed six games but still played well.

In his third year, the 2010–11 season, Shumpert had an amazing year. He led his team in scoring, rebounding, and assists. He was also named to the All-ACC second team and the conference's all-defensive team for his great defense.

On March 28, 2011, Shumpert decided to leave college a year early to enter the NBA draft.

Professional NBA Career

New York Knicks (2011–2015)

Shumpert with the Knicks in March 2013

The New York Knicks selected Shumpert with the 17th pick in the 2011 NBA draft. He quickly became known for his excellent defense. His teammate Jared Jeffries said Shumpert was one of the best defenders in the league.

During a playoff game in April 2012, Shumpert suffered a serious knee injury. An MRI showed he had torn his ACL and meniscus, and he had to miss the rest of the season.

Even with the injury, Shumpert finished fifth in the voting for NBA Rookie of the Year. He returned to the court in January 2013.

Cleveland Cavaliers (2015–2018)

On January 5, 2015, Shumpert was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He joined a team that included superstar LeBron James. That season, the Cavaliers made it to the 2015 NBA Finals but lost to the Golden State Warriors.

Shumpert defending Paul George in 2017

In July 2015, Shumpert signed a new four-year, $40 million contract with the Cavaliers. The next season, he helped the team return to the NBA Finals, where they faced the Golden State Warriors again. This time, the Cavaliers made history by coming back from a 3-1 series deficit to win the championship. It was Shumpert's first and only NBA title.

Shumpert and the Cavaliers reached the NBA Finals for a third straight year in 2017 but lost to the Warriors.

Later Career (2018–2021)

After leaving Cleveland, Shumpert played for a few other teams. On February 8, 2018, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings. He played for the Kings during the 2018-2019 season.

Shumpert guards Kevin Porter Jr. alongside teammate Nic Claxton in 2019

In February 2019, he was traded to the Houston Rockets. Later that year, he signed with the Brooklyn Nets. He had two short stays with the Nets, ending his NBA career with them in 2021.

Personal Life

Shumpert's father, Odis, is an insurance broker, and his mother, L'Tanya, is a professor of art and design. While playing in the NBA, Shumpert was famous for his high-top fade haircut, which he shaved off in 2013.

In 2016, Shumpert married singer and actress Teyana Taylor. They have two daughters, Iman Tayla (born 2015) and Rue Rose (born 2020). When their first daughter was born, Taylor went into labor unexpectedly at home, and Shumpert delivered the baby himself. The couple divorced in 2024.

Shumpert has also released rap music. In 2012, he released a song called "Knicks Anthem."

Dancing with the Stars

In 2021, Shumpert competed on season 30 of Dancing with the Stars with professional dancer Daniella Karagach. The pair performed a contemporary dance that went viral online and was praised by fans. Shumpert and Karagach went on to win the competition, making him the only NBA player to ever win the show's trophy.

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

College

See also

In Spanish: Iman Shumpert para niños