Iman Shumpert and Daniella Karagach talk historic 'Dancing With the Stars' win l GMA

Iman Shumpert is the first NBA player to compete in the "DWTS" finals and ultimately win it all, and his dancing partner also scored her first Mirrorball Trophy.
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[@George-jr7vv]

Anyone agree Daniella is the best pro? Two years in a row she takes two people with zero experience and has the best choreography of any dancer. Please keep Dani on for many seasons. She is so amazing

[@marie-evetetrault8878]

Jenna’s choreography is better

[@RaenelleLee]

Agreed. She is truly amazing and talented!!

[@Bee_TROH80]

I love Daniella! Definitely agree with you!

[@SunnyDaysAreHereAgain]

@@marie-evetetrault8878 with ringers yeah

[@SunnyDaysAreHereAgain]

Daniella is the best pro right now female and Artem male.

[@carriesmith5530]

That Halloween dance was their turning point for me. So glad he won.

[@sharon21924]

SAME. I thought he moved better than other nba players on the show but the win was so unexpected. I actually thought it was going to be between the miz and jojo. But this was a happy surprise.

[@bkessinger94]

100% truth

[@mayaaa2695]

Yuuup!

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

I’m so happy that he won. Daniella is great and she can dance her butt off.

[@foodandwinefromhoneyblonde8346]

Me too

[@pinkringo222]

i was hoping for jojo or iman!! he killed it the entire season, well deserved!

[@truely304]

yess. so, thrilling.They were the best!!

[@nay984]

He so fine 😍

[@pigalle1]

Agreed . She can dance any style comfortably.

[@brandilepage4052]

Daniella deserves a huge raise, she is IMPECCABLE! Absolutely stunningly gorgeous choreographer! She’s by far the best that’s ever been on this show! Iman I am so proud of him! A manly man who took the show serious and KILLED IT!

[@MurfMan96]

Iman is so humble, put a smile on my face when they won! #DANIMAN

[@dariadoo1]

Dancing can be extremely challenging for tall people! That makes their win even sweeter! Dani and Iman were AMAZING!

[@Mimi-cg2cw]

Lol

[@randi-j6166]

As a 6ft4 individual,I must agree 😅😅😅

[@sewgeekdesigns9113]

@@randi-j6166 I can barely walk a straight line lol 😂

[@dariadoo1]

@@randi-j6166 😂😂😂

[@tomgallowitz]

Agree plus add the difference in their heights him she tall, she small, even if he was already good in the beginning still challenging since it’s to have a good frame and match each other

[@melaniecosmetics]

I haven’t seen one person say he doesn’t deserve the win. His growth is unmatched. Daniellas choreography is AMAZING

[@raynawatkins4542]

I agree with 100%…. I was with them since day 1 and I wasn’t going to give up on them for anything

[@milopainter8875]

Jojo deserved it.

[@catsthatsmokemeth]

Ya he didn’t deserve shit. Except for maybe a bag of shit. This was JoJo’s. Straight up homophobia and misogyny.

[@kaitlynlovesvideos]

@@catsthatsmokemeth if wanting Iman to win is homophobic and misogynistic then wanting Jojo to win makes you racist. Smh grow up, Iman won the hearts of the people watching, not just the fan base he came in with.

[@catsthatsmokemeth]

@@kaitlynlovesvideos how many black people have already won the show? How many same sex couples have won? Checkmate, silly you parakeeting ideologue

[@riceislife722]

Iman showed a lot of improvement every week, he was not conscious if he’s gonna make a misstep or not, he connected well with the audience, he was cool, motivated and took constructive criticisms graciously. And Daniela made sure that he would shine on every performance. This is what this competition is all about. Well done Iman and Daniela!

[@yvettebeckwith3083]

👏👏👏!!!

[@NicoleKeith-Smith]

His wife is one of the BEST dancers in the game!!! I Know she is proud

[@ItsHannahMarieC]

I started watching DWTS for Kenya and once she left, I stayed for Iman. I’m soooo happy that he won. He deserved it!! You can just feel his genuine spirit through the screen!!!! So proud of him and Daniella!!

[@Jennymule1]

Me too ❤️

[@khunter8757]

Only her second season and she has a mirror ball. If she keeps coming back I bet she breaks Derek's record.

[@Finley67]

Yes but she needs a dancer like iman.

[@cieloalvarez1188]

If they give her good dancers. No hate to Derek but I feel like he always got people that actually had potential.

[@stacytrowell6890]

Derek's the one that got her & Pasha her on DWTS!!! Daniella & Pasha (her husband) was on WOD that Derek is a judge on!!! I bet Pasha would be fire if given a "ringer" cause him & his wife are FIRE dancing together!!! Lol!!! Even though she's married I just once want to see her dance with Artem cause, I bet that would be FIREEE!!! When Artem dances your eyes are on him no matter who he's dancing with however, I think Daniella would be the women to hang with him cause, she's the SHIT in dancing just like him, you can't look away from her!!!😂😎

[@elgithahodge1127]

Girl power Dani

[@katiehonan9079]

Yesss! She is pretty much the best choreographer on dwts

[@mojo4293]

We've never voted before. Last night we both gave 10 votes to Iman and Dani. Best Freestyle Ever!

[@marie-evetetrault8878]

Jojo’s freestyle was way better.

[@marie-evetetrault8878]

Lets be realistic

[@tonistaton1854]

I voted 200x 😂😂 i don't know if it was counted....just kept hitting send....🤷🏾‍♀️ I'm so glad they won!!

[@Dylan-nq9yg]

@@marie-evetetrault8878 nobody else could’ve did the freestyle iman and dani did, let’s be honest. Nobody else on the show had the swag and charisma to do that

[@marie-evetetrault8878]

@@Dylan-nq9yg lol Jojo coulve easily pulled it off. She had years and years of training in hip hop🤓 It was dope but it wasn’t technically more advanced or better than Jenna’s choreography.

[@pattydunzelman2108]

Iman is what the show is about and Daniella is the best pro . Her choreography is just brilliant !!!!

[@Finley67]

I thought all 4 couples blew it away. But after Iman danced that dance he had me sold. He might be tall but never once did they look awkward. I could just imagine his legs were burning but he just kept dancing. Congratulations Iman and to all the other top three. Best season ever.

[@katle4930]

Agreed! But because he’s a basketball player, I’m assuming his legs were able to handle it 😂

[@jeanninequarles2620]

I am so happy for Iman and Dani.They we’re my favorite.

[@allison3852]

That her first mirror ball this year

[@derrickbraithwaite-mais8469]

🎯💯

[@amyk1575]

Jenna and Dani are such incredible choreographers

[@mlmartin2922]

I don't watch DWTS, but I watched every dance of Iman's on KZbin every week and was so impressed and was hoping he'd win. I'm so happy he did!

[@raynawatkins4542]

In the beginning I used to be so mad at Len for giving him a hard time but then I realized that he was hard on Iman because he saw that he had potentials. I’m just so proud of him and Dani words alone cannot explain…

[@michelledyess138]

When your coach is Dani and your wife is Teyana ,we get a champion!! 🏆 Iman was in it to win it from the start!❤️He was lovely to watch All the contestants were so good I really enjoyed this season!

[@rachelwayne4885]

Well said!

[@ddoubleu170]

PERIODT!

[@scotty-smith]

Iman was a joy to watch! He was in it to win it. Loved his commitment. What a great team!

[@glopop5282]

He wasn’t my pick to win, but I’m so glad he did win. He embraced everything the show is about and and just progressed week by week. He won the hearts of so many people. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 great job Iman!

[@DaBassLadyCovers]

I just love Iman and his Family!!! His daughters inherited their parents talents, and beauty!!!

[@quepasa3094]

I have never watched Dancing with the stars until this year IMAN and Daniella were awesome 😁😎 the whole season was fun to watch hope next year is just as grand WAY TO GO IMAN👍😁

[@amandatidey5751]

The only thing that I didn't like was I NEEDED to see more of them after the win!! I know it's live tv but we got like 5 seconds, they deserved more time to shine!

[@francisturner2482]

He got his beautiful black lady at home keeping his swag on point!Congrats dude🙏

[@Mimi-cg2cw]

Ok...

[@MaryJane80]

Daniella bought the choreography but it’s the way they delivered that really made it look so fun to the general public who don’t watch the show of know a single thing about dance. They made it look not so technical… if that makes any sense. Just like Iman says, his partner brought in the footwork and his wife saying not so combine what he’s learned and put on a show

[@vidyahsoogrim2181]

Well done. Improved every week... it doesnt matter how you start its how you finished.. they finished with the mirrorball.. congratulations to them...

[@erricacane9566]

Chi-town!!!! Iman did the footwork!!!!

[@allenAdventures4443]

Yep💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️

[@BullsNKobefan]

Omm he did that

[@erinhaas8262]

Glad they won! They certainly earned it. Amazing performances.

[@Dymsx86]

Soooooo well-deserved!!! Dani is an amazing pro and Iman is such a creative force. I'm glad they were partnered together because I think Dani really brought out the dancer in Iman. She is so gifted and focused on his strengths.

[@albertmorales3233]

After that sensational free style, I knew Iman & Dani had it in the bag! Julianna Hough called it “the best free style I’ve seen in 30 seasons” for a reason and that’s all credit to Dani’s choreography and understanding how Iman thrives.

[@ktclassykc5005]

Chicago footwork put on the map! Yaaas Iman!

[@ILuvMyBrwnSkin]

FINALLY!

[@tobechukwuolumba7337]

Wow!! Iman Shumpert's freestyle was totally incredible. He is the "king of the ballroom," as one of the judges said last night.

[@Uniqflav]

I'm so happy for them, I was cheering on Daniella and Nelly last season and thought she is extremely talented and deserves that trophy

[@melissalitus8879]

I'm so proud of the winners 🏆 good job Iman and Daniella 🥳🎉 yall worked hard and did it!!

[@SkyLove80.]

They were fun to watch☺

[@JanLilyJing]

I am so happy! JoJo was great but she had years of dance training. Iman was so entertaining and my favorite from the first dance. Yay Iman and Dani! So much great choreography and personality!

[@dejongrant27]

Exactly, that's look us on a cooking show. If I come in with no experience, and you've been cooking for 20 plus years. Your meals you prepare are goona always be batter than mine.

[@nickylnr]

Yeah. I don't think trained dancers should be apart of this competition. Just like with the mask singer I don't think professional singers should be a part of it.

[@JanLilyJing]

@@nickylnr It really irks me because it's so unfair! Iman is so much more impressive as he had never had training to dance and went from a 4 from Len on his first dance to 10s!

[@MM-oh2yb]

@@JanLilyJing jojo still had NO experience with ballroom dancing, it took her a very long time to actually get the hang of the simple steps. I don’t think it would be unfair because it’s still a challenge for her it’s not like she’s automatically going to win because she danced as a kid? What is up with his mindset in thinking that if your dance or you have limits and that’s it no obviously she’s learned from this experience and she did incredible. who cares if she was a dancer or not before.

[@JanLilyJing]

@@MM-oh2yb You are absolutely entitled to that opinion!

[@just4mygrl413]

Daniella is amazing and extraordinary! So happy they won! Iman is so humble! Love them both!

[@pbth32]

Champs 🏆 they’re both amazing 🤩 so happy for those two ❤️

[@andreawest2194]

This Season Was actually my favorite in a while Dani & Iman well deserved win, I’m so happy Jenna & Jojo made it to the final it honestly could have gone either way I’m so proud of them ❤️❤️

[@crystalanakwe9247]

He deserved this! Dan choreographed her a** off and Iman did exactly what she asked of him. He was the most improved and that’s what the show is about. He had respect for dance and applied what he was taught.

[@siamorego]

He was such a joy to watch having fun and learning new moves week after week. Congrats to you both!

[@12245Fred]

their freestyle was my fav dance i’ve ever seen on this show!

[@rtmusicvideos431]

Daniella is a very smart and creative choreographer because she tailors choreography to her partner’s strengths and in a way that will make them stand out. She used the height difference to their advantage by including a lot of lifts. Iman is a hard worker and competitive so that helped, but I feel like it was Daniella’s choreography that really helped them win (also Iman’s fans voting I’m sure).

[@Bailadiva71]

I couldn't be prouder of Iman and Dani! The other 3 finalists were all trained/professional dancers in one way or another but DWTS was supposed to be about people who aren't dancers being able to learn and grow and become amazing! Congrats to the new mirror ball trophy winners - so well deserved!

[@Klvnbrgs93]

Congrats 🎉 🔥 he’s the king 🤴 of the ballroom

[@lindalinden9394]

I voted for him all season so glad it was a win!

[@TheDiamondladyone]

Me too!!

[@elizabethparkhurst2824]

Daniella, I cant get over you teaching this awesome player all these moves!! You have to win an Emmy!

[@verdamiles2201]

Iman & Daniella they deserve to win giving him poor scores when he and her was the 💥💥10,10,10,10❤️❤️💯

[@anika143love]

Congratulations to them both🤩🤩they truly deserve it

[@tonistaton1854]

Yessss they owned that dance floor!! Im so Happy they Won!!

[@divasdelite2000]

I cannot say how much I adore Iman and Daniella. Such an incredible team and so darned likeable. I am soo happy for them.

[@bbgaming6895]

Iman so deserve this they both was great I enjoyed watching them Iman is such a humble person.

[@elsasantos8710]

He was so entertaining to watch so happy for Iman and Daniella, you both deserve it!

[@michaelvega6646]

Im glad iman won the show he deserves this, he now joins the others who won the show before him

[@tracytrebilcox]

This was one of the most fun seasons in a long time. Basketball players can't dance, yet Dani was able to get Iman to use his size and strength on the ballroom floor to blow everyone else out of the water. Besides, who doesn't like a grown man who still calls his mother, Mommy. That was so cute.

[@avonbeautybosslesavossvoss8937]

Yaaaaaay so happy IMAN WON!

[@jaetrotman2120]

Congratulations Iman and Dani 🎊 They gave it their all, that Freestyle was so🔥

[@christinacavaness5105]

I loved these two.Each week they improved and the lifts they had in their routines were incredible.I am very happy they won

[@nikkic0509]

I’m so happy they won! I was rooting for them the entire season. They were awesome and deserve it.

[@fifermcgee5971]

This was a real cinderella story, so glad for them, they showed that the underdog can win. Congratulations to these two real winners.

[@08richgal]

I was so impressed with his growth. Hey may not have been the best contestant on the show but I have to say this win was well deserved. He worked hard at each routine and Daniela choreographed each one to his advantage. Him being so tall I didn’t know how he would do but Daniela was extremely smart and strategic with every routine and they definitely had the most iconic routines and moments this season

[@filafuentes]

Ayyy footwork str8 Chicago im sooo happy he won

[@88bobcat]

His smile is everything 😍😍😍

[@h.patriciablackshire6003]

This YEAR 2021 for Iman Shumpert and Daniela K. on Dancing With the Stars was EVERYTHING! ELECTRIFYING! Blaze On!!!

[@whatsgoodtv2195]

Haven’t watched GMA in years but loved this

[@msross2323]

congratulations!!! I was thinking that he is the best MBA player but then I thought that he was really one of the best dancers and that he could actually win 'Dancing With the Stars'...so proud!!!

[@t_fitzo9726]

The best NBA player? He's not even in a team right now 🤣

[@SuperProcrastina]

She is Amazing! He is phenomenal! I am so happy they WON!!!

[@lindaeackles8272]

Congratulations to Iman and Daniella great job!

[@KiaraNKaze]

He’s so fine and so humble and just amazing man

[@meerapooran6047]

The improvement was incredible like from week 1 5s to this week 10s so well deserved 👏

[@hes-fer]

I mean how could you not be happy for them 😭💚

[@rheannahoffmann385]

So humble. I love their chemistry

[@omieg89]

So happy for the two of them.

[@marthacervantes2041]

Daniela is a genius for creating the routines… Iman the most adorable and hard working student. You set an example to all of us and demonstrated that there is no limits or barriers. Congratulations for an awesome and super duper job!!!❤️

[@Smile-uwokeup-2day]

Amazing winner here congrats

[@monicaford5106]

They were incredible! Such a joy to watch!💖💥💫🤩

[@27eas]

Chicagoooo represent!!! Great job Iman and Dani!

[@shirajai]

Came for Kenya stayed for Iman! Congratulations to you both!!

[@missylove3294]

I am so glad they won!! Iman has such a beautiful personality! 🤗❤

[@melissak8419]

Haven't watched DWTS in a long time. After watching it, they had me sold they deserved the win. Dani did a great job using his height in routines. Loved their Freestyle and Us Routines.

[@Kadebody]

This was the best season to me!! Proud of Iman!! He's so cool man

[@juneetches3703]

The celebs this season are all strong competitors, so committed. Loved watching them all!!

[@sheilamae5489]

🙌🏼 I voted for you both IMAN and Daniella. Thought Tyra was gonna say “it’s a tie” 😂 Jojo and Jenna were great, too! They both are winners.

[@sylviadelgadillo148]

Teyana & Junie must be soooo proud!!!

[@angela8884]

YAy!!! I’m so happy he won!!

[@tracymccall6801]

Dani is awesome she make things happen. Congrats to them both well deserved.

[@altonhumes5782]

Congrats to Iman Shumpert and Daniella for winning the Mirrorball!!! A worthy way to end my return to watching/following this amazing series. #GMA #BringTheFootWork. #RoyalsofTheBallroom!!!

[@deesong6722]

I love their positive energy!!!

[@MrsMoore-fn8ze]

I love the way Iman gives Daniella her props but he always salutes his wife as well. That's a smart man!

[@josaczyn]

You have to give them both credit working with the height difference. Daniella’s choreography was phenomenal and complimented their size difference perfectly. He was a joy to watch.

[@partywithebony830]

Chicago Pride ❤️ Showing , Omg I loved it

[@aliciawinston6507]

Congrats to Iman and Daniella. U guys Snap out there. U two were the best. Much 💘 love....

[@speechy_keen4878]

Daniella was amazing and her ability to show Imans strengths, so good. I loved these 2 from the start, so excited these guys won! 🏆

[@brenm000]

Daniella and Iman both deserved that win! so excited for both!!!

[@rjrenee4783]

I'm so happy for Iman my Chi Town brotha 🍾🎉 and Dani. I voted for him throughout the season 💯🤜🏼🤛🏼 AMAZING GROWTH!!!

[@yolandaperez7009]

Congratulations to the both of you ,I really enjoyed watching you both dance you truly earned that trophy.🙏🙏🙌🙌💖

[@w1nda1monn87]

I'm soooooo happy for Iman and Daniella!!!

[@ciao2315]

They earned this win!! Great team!!

[@priscillajones2972]

And I must say they had the best music on each dancer I can watch them again

[@jlv3x]

NBA players usually don't make it past the first elimination, that's those Chi-Town moves!!!