Iman Shumpert: Biography in Details
Who is Iman Shumpert?
Iman Shumpert is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Likely, Shumpert was selected by the New York Knicks with the 17th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.
Shumpert won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
How many siblings does Iman Shumpert have?
Iman Shumpert was born in Oak Park, Illinois, United States on June 26, 1990.
His birth name is Iman Asante Shumpert and he is currently 29 years old.
His father’s name is Odis Shumpert ( an insurance broker) and his mother’s name is L’Tanya Shumpert (a professor).
He has three siblings namely, Kasani Shumpert, Odis Jr. Shumpert, and Ahrii Shumpert.
Iman holds American citizenship, but his ethnicity is unknown.
His birth sign is Cancer.
Education, School/ College University
Talking about Iman’s education history, he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Iman Shumpert: Professional Life, Career
Talking about her profession, Iman Shumpert was drafted as the 17th overall pick by the ‘Knicks.’
Following his first few games with the ‘Knicks,’ teammate Jared Jeffries praised him and regarded him as one of the best on-ball defenders active in the ‘NBA.’
In the year 2012, Iman was selected to participate in the ‘NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest.’
After making a comeback in April 2012, he suffered a knee injury in a game against ‘Miami Heat.’
Likewise, he was given a respectable spot in the ‘Rookie of the Year voting.
Receiving 33 votes in total, Iman earned the 5th spot.
The voting process involved 120 sports writers and broadcasters.
Strangely, Iman was the only rookie to get votes for the ‘Defensive Player of the Year Award.’
In early 2013, Iman came back to practice with his team, following a clearance from his doctors.
Iman Shumpert played his first game of the season on January 17, against the ‘Detroit Pistons’ in London, and ended up scoring 8 points, with 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
Whereas, he made up for the time he spent away from the court and played exceptionally well for the ‘Knicks,’ helping them emerge as one of the strongest ‘NBA’ sides.
In December 2014, another injury plagued him.
In a game against the ‘Boston Celtics,’ he dislocated his left shoulder.
The ‘Cleveland Cavaliers’ got hold of him in early 2015. On January 23, he played his debut game for his new team.
In the game against the ‘Charlotte Hornets,’ he scored 8 points, with 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
Another injury struck him in September 2015, and he was made to stay off the court for the following three months.
In a March 2016 game against the ‘Boston Celtics,’ Iman scored 12 points and 16 rebounds.
In fact, it was his career-high score. Another injury had him missing a few games before the season playoffs.
However, he also made his entry right in time and helped his team reach the ‘NBA Finals’ for the second consecutive year.
After a bumpy start, the ‘Cavaliers’ made a record comeback in the finals and ended up winning the ‘NBA’ title. Moreover, Iman continued the amazing performance in the next season, and in a game against the ‘Detroit Pistons,’ he scored a career-high 18 points.
Talking about his awards, a nomination he won NBA All-Rookie Team.
Iman Shumpert: Net Worth, Salary
As of 2023, this player has an estimated net worth of around $30 million and his annual average salary of $10,000,000.
Is Iman Shumpert involved in any rumors and controversies?
Up to now, he has maintained a good relationship with all other people in his personal and professional life. And so he hasn’t fallen under any rumors.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Iman Shumpert has a height of 6 feet 5 inches and he weighs is 96 Kg.
His hair color is black and his eyes color is black.
Social Media
Iman is active on social sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, he has 1.3M followers on his Facebook.
Around 629.1K followers on his Twitter, and he has around 1.8M followers on his Instagram.
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Iman Shumpert's Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | October | Tuesday |
| 2025 | October | Wednesday |
| 2026 | October | Thursday |
| 2027 | October | Friday |
| 2028 | October | Sunday |
Iman Shumpert's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | June | Wednesday |
| 2025 | June | Thursday |
| 2026 | June | Friday |
| 2027 | June | Saturday |
| 2028 | June | Monday |
