The crew welcomes Iman Shumpert for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, culture, and life beyond the game. Shump reflects on growing up in Oak Park and Illinois’ rich basketball history before detailing his rise through the AAU circuit and becoming a McDonald’s All-American. He breaks down his defensive mindset, studying film, and why UNC wasn’t the move before locking in at Georgia Tech. Shumpert shares a CRAZY fight story, draft night memories, and early Knicks days—including a Steph Curry moment and the Linsanity era. He compares playing with Melo and LeBron, names the toughest players to guard, talks NBA rappers, Dancing with the Stars, and fatherhood.
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Out the Mud