Shumpert Reflects on Knicks Regret and NBA Journey

Iman Shumpert (New York Knicks)
September 2025

Former Knicks guard Iman Shumpert admitted he regretted not pushing for a trade earlier in his career, believing his development was hindered by constant positional shifts. Shumpert still carved out a decade-long NBA career, highlighted by a 2016 title with Cleveland Cavaliers. Drafted 17th overall in 2011, Shumpert became a defensive specialist but struggled with offensive consistency. He later thrived as a role player alongside LeBron James. On his new podcast, he revealed frustrations with Knicks’ misuse, joking about guarding power forwards despite being a guard himself.