Iman Asante Shumpert is an American former professional basketball player. He was selected by the New York Knicks with the 17th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. He won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
Shumpert with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015
Shumpert with the Knicks in March 2013
Shumpert defending Paul George in 2017
Shumpert guards Kevin Porter Jr. alongside teammate Nic Claxton in 2019
The 2011 NBA draft was held on June 23, 2011, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The draft started at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. Kia Motors was the presenting sponsor of the 2011 NBA draft. In this draft, National Basketball Association (NBA) teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players. The Cleveland Cavaliers had the first pick due to a previous trade they had involving the Los Angeles Clippers, choosing point guard Kyrie Irving of Duke. Of the 60 players drafted, 7 were freshmen, 7 were sophomores, 14 were juniors, 19 were seniors, 12 were international players without U.S. college basketball experience, and 1 was a D-League player.
Kyrie Irving was selected 1st overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Jonas Valančiūnas was selected 5th overall by the Toronto Raptors.
Kemba Walker was selected 9th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats.
Klay Thompson was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors.