Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Iman Shumpert

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Iman Shumpert made an impact.

Iman Shumpert is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA. Drafted by the New York Knicks in 2011 after playing college basketball for Georgia Tech, Shumpert is best known for his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he won an NBA championship in 2016. He also played for the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and Brooklyn Nets during his NBA career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

March 28, 2011: Declared for 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 drafted by the New York Knicks with the 17th overall pick in the NBA draft.

February 2012: Praised as On-Ball Defender

In February 2012, then-teammate Jared Jeffries praised Iman Shumpert as being "about as good an on-ball defender as there is in the league right now".

2012: Finished Fifth in Rookie of the Year Voting

In 2012, Iman Shumpert finished fifth in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting and received 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.

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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.

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.

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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: Debut for Cavaliers and NBA Finals Appearance

In 2015, Iman Shumpert debuted for the Cavaliers on January 23 and later that year, the Cavaliers made it to the NBA Finals, but lost to the Golden State Warriors.

2015: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

In 2015, Iman Shumpert was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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: Backup Point Guard

Early in the 2016-17 season, Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue started using Iman Shumpert at backup point guard.

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.

2017: Kings Contract

Despite not playing for the Kings in 2017–18, he opted in for the final year of his contract on June 8.

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.

February 7, 2019: Acquired by 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.

2019: Second Round Pick

In 2019, the Cleveland Cavaliers sent a second round pick to the Knicks as part of the three-team trade that sent Iman Shumpert to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2020: Second Round Pick

In 2020, the Houston Rockets sent a second round pick to the Kings as part of the three-team trade that sent Iman Shumpert to the Houston Rockets.

January 30, 2021: Returned 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 professional dancer Daniella Karagach, becoming the first NBA player to win the finale.