Career Timeline of Landry Shamet: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Landry Shamet built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Landry Shamet is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. A product of Wichita State University, he was drafted 26th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018. Shamet is known for his shooting ability and has played for several teams in his NBA career, including the 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards. His career is defined by his role as a perimeter shooter, providing spacing and offensive contributions off the bench or as a starter.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 2017: Became point guard for the Shockers

In January 2017, Landry Shamet became the point guard for the Wichita State Shockers.

December 9, 2017: Scored career-high 30 points against Oklahoma State

On December 9, 2017, Landry Shamet scored a career-high 30 points, contributing to Wichita State's 78–66 victory over Oklahoma State.

2018: Declared for the NBA draft

In 2018, Landry Shamet declared for the NBA draft following his sophomore season at Wichita State.

2018: Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers

In 2018, Landry Shamet was selected with the 26th pick in the NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. During the preseason, he averaged 8.8 points per game, including an 18-point performance against the Dallas Mavericks in China.

January 8, 2019: Scored career-high 29 points against Washington Wizards

On January 8, 2019, Landry Shamet scored a career-high 29 points off the bench in a home victory against the Washington Wizards, including a Sixers rookie record of 8 three-pointers.

February 6, 2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers

On February 6, 2019, Landry Shamet was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. In his debut game with the team, he scored 17 points, with 13 of those points coming in the 4th quarter, contributing to a comeback victory against the Boston Celtics.

November 19, 2020: Traded to the Brooklyn Nets

On November 19, 2020, Landry Shamet was traded to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team trade.

January 14, 2021: Changed jersey number from 13 to 20

On January 14, 2021, Landry Shamet changed his jersey number from 13 to 20 after James Harden was traded to the Nets and wanted to wear number 13.

August 6, 2021: Traded to the Phoenix Suns

On August 6, 2021, Landry Shamet was traded to the Phoenix Suns.

December 20, 2022: Scored career-high 31 points against Washington Wizards

On December 20, 2022, Landry Shamet scored a career-high 31 points, tying a franchise record with 9 three-pointers made in a single game. The Suns lost to the Washington Wizards with a score of 113–110.