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 a professional basketball player currently with the New York Knicks in the NBA. Drafted 26th overall in 2018 by the Philadelphia 76ers after playing college basketball at Wichita State, Shamet has established himself as a skilled shooter. Before joining the Knicks, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, and Washington Wizards. Shamet is known for his three-point shooting and offensive capabilities, making him a valuable asset to any team he's on.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 2017: Became Point Guard

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

December 9, 2017: Career-High Score

On December 9, 2017, Landry Shamet scored a career-high 30 points to help Wichita State beat Oklahoma State 78–66.

2018: NBA Preseason Performance

During the 2018 NBA preseason, Landry Shamet averaged 8.8 points per game, including an 18-point performance in a 120–114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in China.

2018: Declared for the NBA Draft

Following his sophomore season, Landry Shamet declared for the 2018 NBA draft.

2018: NBA Draft

In 2018, Landry Shamet was selected 26th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA draft after playing college basketball for the Wichita State Shockers.

January 8, 2019: Career-High 29 Points

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

February 6, 2019: Traded to Los Angeles Clippers

On February 6, 2019, Landry Shamet was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.

November 19, 2020: Traded to Brooklyn Nets

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

2020: Ankle Injury

During Game 7 of the second round in the 2020 NBA playoffs, Landry Shamet turned his ankle in the first quarter and had to leave the game, playing only six minutes, and the Clippers lost.

January 14, 2021: Number Change

On January 14, 2021, Landry Shamet switched 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 Phoenix Suns

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

December 20, 2022: Career-High 31 Points

On December 20, 2022, Landry Shamet scored a career-high 31 points for the Phoenix Suns in a loss to the Washington Wizards, tying a franchise record of 9 three-pointers in a single game.