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Iman Shumpert

Shumpert with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015
No. 21, 4, 9, 1, 10
Shooting guard / small forward
Personal information
Born	(1990-06-26) June 26, 1990 (age 34) 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 and actor. He played college basketball for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The New York Knicks chose Shumpert as the 17th pick in the 2011 NBA draft.

In 2015, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the Cavaliers, he won an NBA championship in 2016. Shumpert also played for the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and Brooklyn Nets.

Beyond basketball, Shumpert won Season 30 of Dancing with the Stars in 2019. He was the first NBA player to win the show's finale.

Early Life and High School Basketball

Iman Shumpert was born in Berwyn, Illinois. When he was in eighth grade, he played basketball with future NBA player Evan Turner. They were teammates at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School in Oak Park, Illinois.

Shumpert later attended Oak Park and River Forest High School. There, he was a top player, known as one of the nation's best high school seniors. He helped his high school team win three conference titles. He was also named the most valuable player (MVP) of the conference in his junior and senior years. In 2008, he was chosen to play in the McDonald's All-American Game. This game features the best high school basketball players in the country.

College Basketball Career

Shumpert played college basketball for Georgia Tech. As a freshman in 2008–09, he was the team's fourth-highest scorer. He averaged 10.5 points per game.

In the 2010–11 season, Shumpert became a standout player. He led his team in scoring, rebounding, and assists. This was a rare achievement in the ACC. He was also known for his many steals, leading the conference in this area. For his excellent play, he was named to the All-ACC second team. He was also part of the conference's All-Defensive team.

On March 28, 2011, Shumpert decided to enter the NBA draft. He chose to leave college a year early to pursue his professional basketball dream.

NBA Career Highlights

New York Knicks (2011–2015)

Shumpert with the Knicks in March 2013

The New York Knicks picked Iman Shumpert as the 17th player in the 2011 NBA draft. Early in his career, his teammate Jared Jeffries praised him. Jeffries said Shumpert was one of the best defenders in the league. Shumpert was supposed to compete in the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest. However, a knee injury kept him from participating.

In April 2012, Shumpert hurt his knee during a playoff game. An MRI scan showed he had torn ligaments. This injury meant he would miss the rest of the season. Despite the injury, he finished fifth in the voting for NBA Rookie of the Year. He was also the only rookie to get votes for the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Shumpert returned to play in January 2013. He continued to play for the Knicks until 2015. In December 2014, he dislocated his left shoulder. This injury kept him out of games for about three weeks.

Cleveland Cavaliers (2015–2018)

In January 2015, Shumpert was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was a big trade involving three teams. He joined the Cavaliers along with J. R. Smith. Shumpert made his debut for the Cavaliers on January 23. The Cavaliers reached the 2015 NBA Finals that year. However, they lost to the Golden State Warriors.

Shumpert defending Paul George in 2017

In July 2015, Shumpert signed a new contract with the Cavaliers. He had another injury in September 2015, this time to his right wrist. He returned to play in December. In March 2016, he had a career-high 16 rebounds in a game.

The Cavaliers made it to the NBA Finals again in 2016. They faced the Golden State Warriors once more. The Cavaliers were down 3–1 in the series, meaning they needed to win three games in a row. They made an amazing comeback and won the championship in seven games. This was a historic win, as they were the first team to win the NBA title after being down 3–1.

During the 2016–17 season, Shumpert also played as a backup point guard. He helped the Cavaliers reach the NBA Finals for a third straight season. However, they lost to the Golden State Warriors in five games. In December 2017, Shumpert had surgery on his left knee. He returned to play in January 2018.

Sacramento Kings (2018–2019)

In February 2018, Shumpert was traded to the Sacramento Kings. He started playing for the Kings in October 2018. On October 21, he scored 16 of his 26 points in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He continued to have strong games, including matching his career high with six 3-pointers in December.

Houston Rockets (2018-2019)

In February 2019, Shumpert was traded again, this time to the Houston Rockets. He played for the Rockets for the rest of the 2018-2019 season.

Brooklyn Nets (2019; 2021)

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

In November 2019, Shumpert signed with the Brooklyn Nets. He played 13 games for them before being waived in December. He returned to the Nets in January 2021 on a short contract. He played two more games for them before his contract ended.

Personal Life and Other Interests

Iman Shumpert's father, Odis, works as an insurance broker. His mother, L'Tanya, teaches art and design at Columbia College.

Shumpert is married to Teyana Taylor. They have two daughters, Iman Tayla "Junie" Shumpert Jr. and Rue Rose Shumpert. Iman Shumpert even helped deliver their first daughter at home when Teyana went into labor unexpectedly!

Outside of basketball, Shumpert has explored rap music. In 2012, he released a song called "Knicks Anthem." He also released a mixtape called Th3 #Post90s. He later released other songs, including "Dear Kendrick."

In 2019, Shumpert competed on and won the 30th season of Dancing with the Stars. His professional dance partner was Daniella Karagach. In one memorable performance, their contemporary dance received a perfect score. Fans widely praised this dance as one of the best in the show's history. Shumpert is the only NBA player ever to reach the finals and win the Dancing with the Stars competition.

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See also

In Spanish: Iman Shumpert para niños