History of Iman Shumpert in Timeline
Iman Shumpert is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA. Drafted 17th overall by the New York Knicks in 2011 after playing college basketball for Georgia Tech, Shumpert was known for his athleticism and defensive capabilities. He was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015, where he won an NBA championship in 2016 playing alongside LeBron James. Throughout his NBA career, he also played for the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and Brooklyn Nets before retiring. Shumpert also gained recognition outside of basketball, appearing on television shows and venturing into music.
January 24, 1954: Birth of Odis Wayne Shumpert
On January 24, 1954, Iman Shumpert's father, Odis Wayne Shumpert, was born.
June 26, 1990: Iman Shumpert Born
On June 26, 1990, Iman Asante Shumpert was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
2008: McDonald's All-American Game
In 2008, Iman Shumpert was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game and was named a third-team Parade All-American.
2008: Freshman for Georgia Tech
In 2008, as a freshman for Georgia Tech, Iman Shumpert was the team's fourth-leading scorer, averaging 10.5 points per game.
2009: Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
During the 2009-10 season, Iman Shumpert underwent arthroscopic surgery on December 3 to repair a damaged meniscus in his right knee and missed six games.
2010: Led Georgia Tech in Scoring
In the 2010-11 season, Iman Shumpert led his team in scoring, rebounding, and assists, becoming the seventh player in ACC history to do so.
March 28, 2011: Declared for the NBA Draft
On March 28, 2011, Iman Shumpert declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final year of college eligibility.
2011: Drafted by the New York Knicks
In 2011, Iman Shumpert was selected as the 17th overall pick in the NBA draft by the New York Knicks.
February 2012: Praised as an On-Ball Defender
In February 2012, then-teammate Jared Jeffries said that Iman Shumpert is "about as good an on-ball defender as there is in the league right now".
April 28, 2012: Knee Injury
On April 28, 2012, during a first round playoff game against the Miami Heat, Iman Shumpert suffered a knee injury and an MRI revealed that he tore his left ACL and meniscus, causing him to miss the rest of the season.
2012: High-top fade haircut publicity
During the 2012-13 NBA season, Iman Shumpert's high-top fade haircut attracted publicity.
2012: Rookie of the Year Voting
In 2012, Iman Shumpert finished fifth in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting, receiving 33 total votes, and he was the only rookie to receive votes for the Defensive Player of the Year award.
2012: Released "Knicks Anthem"
In 2012, Iman Shumpert released the song "Knicks Anthem" and the mixtape Th3 #Post90s, showing his interest in rap music.
January 13, 2013: Medically Cleared to Practice
On January 13, 2013, Iman Shumpert was medically cleared to participate in team practice after recovering from a knee injury.
July 2013: Summer League Game
In July 2013, Iman Shumpert played one summer league game for the Knicks, recording two points, six rebounds, and four assists in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
October 2013: Shaved High Top Fade
In October 2013, Iman Shumpert shaved his high-top fade haircut which had previously attracted publicity during the 2012-13 NBA season.
2013: Released "Dear Kendrick"
In 2013, Iman Shumpert released the song "Dear Kendrick" in response to Kendrick Lamar's verse in the song "Control" by Big Sean.
December 12, 2014: Dislocated Shoulder
On December 12, 2014, Iman Shumpert dislocated his left shoulder and was ruled out for three weeks during a game against the Boston Celtics.
January 5, 2015: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers
On January 5, 2015, Iman Shumpert was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Knicks in a three-team trade.
July 9, 2015: Re-signed with Cavaliers
On July 9, 2015, Iman Shumpert re-signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers to a four-year, $40 million contract.
2015: Traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
In 2015, Iman Shumpert was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2015: Birth of Iman Tayla Shumpert Jr.
In 2015, Iman Tayla "Junie" Shumpert Jr. was born, and was delivered by Iman Shumpert at their home when Teyana Taylor unexpectedly went into labor.
2015: NBA Finals Appearance
In 2015, the Cleveland Cavaliers, including Iman Shumpert, made it to the NBA Finals but lost to the Golden State Warriors.
March 5, 2016: Career High Rebounds
On March 5, 2016, Iman Shumpert recorded 12 points and a career-high 16 rebounds off the bench in a victory over the Boston Celtics.
2016: Played Backup Point Guard
Early on in the 2016-17 season, Cleveland Cavaliers' coach Tyronn Lue started using Iman Shumpert at backup point guard.
2016: Married Teyana Taylor
In 2016, Iman Shumpert married Teyana Taylor.
2016: Won NBA Championship
In 2016, Iman Shumpert won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
March 14, 2017: Season High Points
On March 14, 2017, Iman Shumpert scored a season-high 18 points in a victory over the Detroit Pistons.
December 1, 2017: Ruled out for surgery
On December 1, 2017, Iman Shumpert was ruled out for six to eight weeks following surgery on his left knee.
2017: Opted in for final year
Despite not playing for the Sacramento Kings in 2017-18, Iman Shumpert opted in for the final year of his contract on June 8.
January 23, 2018: Returned to Action
On January 23, 2018, Iman Shumpert returned to action against the San Antonio Spurs after recovering from knee surgery.
February 8, 2018: Acquired by Sacramento Kings
On February 8, 2018, Iman Shumpert was acquired by the Sacramento Kings from the Cavaliers in a three-team trade.
October 17, 2018: Debut for the Kings
On October 17, 2018, Iman Shumpert made his debut for the Sacramento Kings, recording five points and three rebounds in a loss to the Utah Jazz.
February 7, 2019: Acquired by the Houston Rockets
On February 7, 2019, Iman Shumpert was acquired by the Houston Rockets in a three-team trade.
November 13, 2019: Signed with Brooklyn Nets
On November 13, 2019, Iman Shumpert signed with the Brooklyn Nets, who had a roster exemption.
2019: Second round pick traded
In 2019, Cleveland Cavaliers received a second round pick as part of a three-team trade of Iman Shumpert from the Knicks to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2020: Second Round Pick
In 2020, the Houston Rockets sent a second round pick to the Kings as part of a three-team trade that involved Shumpert.
January 30, 2021: Signed deal to return to Brooklyn
On January 30, 2021, Iman Shumpert signed a deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets.
2021: Won Dancing with the Stars
In 2021, Iman Shumpert won season 30 of "Dancing with the Stars" with Daniella Karagach, becoming the first NBA player to win the finale.
2024: Divorced Teyana Taylor
In 2024, Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor divorced.
October 27, 2025: Odis Wayne Shumpert Death
Odis Wayne Shumpert, Iman Shumpert's father, passed away on October 27, 2025.
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