Iman Shumpert Says Kevin Durant Understands Why People Knock Him For Joining Superteams

Iman Shumpert says KD knows that his only legit critique is that he changed from loyal hooper to switching teams like it's no big thing. He's still raw af, and hard to guard at 7 feet, but we miss Seattle Supersonic Kevin Durant.
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[@Qdub34]

I love the way Iman breaks down the different players he guards. His stories are epic. This was a good one.

[@MrBUCHO11]

He a real one for sure

[@jaysco5257]

I can tell Gil admires Shump's Basketball IQ. He just let's him talk. That's rare on his show

[@TheAceKannon]

Oh for Gil this is like a child listening to an actual adult lol in his actual show studio Gil screams like a banshee and it gets annoying 😭

[@Nabil21667]

Cause Shump is a champion who knows how the game is played.

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

@@Nabil21667Exactly when you’re a champion you got that cached

[@cod3d_black]

FACTS

[@strength9621]

Lol I mean honestly GiL don’t play defense so a defensive minded player would have way more input on D than him

[@MIDJTube]

I’ve listened to every NBA players podcast. Shump is low key a genius. He knows, speaks, and loves the game.

[@franswaw85]

💯

[@daniell5740]

Stfu no he isn't

[@TheLirJEt86]

He’s funny as hell too. He has great timing and is very intelligent. He’s also a certified stoner. I wish pot made me that cool. Makes me creative but nervous as shit 🤣. Dudes a monster on it. Eloquent AF.

[@robertrobinson1454]

Shump has the best take on the game. Perspective. Feelings, emotions, assessments. He's the best

[@heruamun3690]

Delivery is crazy too

[@thetruth7089]

The yank had me dead asf 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joshclouden]

It's bugs me how Shump, Cousins, Dwight, and other real dudes that can hoop aren't on a team rn. Brothers know the game and can coach the younger generation and give them a better pedigree of how to grow in the league. These talks are fr a blessing 🤝🏿🤎☁️

[@jeronsebre9039]

Seems like nba just like the record labels they want the young dudes with no guidance to control em or crash up

[@roycedot]

Look at Shumpert's shooting % from 2017. He was washed. Demarcus has had multiple serious injuries back-to-back and has obvious behavioral problems.

[@slicks1175]

Bro they’re all pretty old & showed obvious signs of decline in their careers

[@killertofu]

It’s just the league is just overwhelmed with young talent right now. And those 3 specifically are not adaptable to current eras as well as past era. It’s a different game with many more available younger players to go around .

[@joshclouden]

@slicks1175 Shump was bout 27,28 after he left Cleveland and was on the Kings, he was hooping fr and Kings management just never gets it right. Boogie was imo like Jokic, rebound, assist, score and shoot. He was doing everything and then he was sidelined with injuries, but he got better and all he needed was decent playing time. The only knock for Cousins is they don't know how his attitude going to be, and that's some bulljive to me.

[@steviethomas8319]

I can listen to Shump talk ball all day

[@Dennisd1122]

❤ fax

[@chijaytavaakachija1513]

Crazy, I remember when the league and media criticized KD for not being able to lift 185 his rookie year. But look at him now. Future HoFer.

[@jgc792infinitee6]

Nothing will ever make me diminish KD as a basketball player but I'm wondering just outta curiosity how does he bench press.

[@jms974]

That was the stupidest thing to criticize in hindsight the man is a 7ft ball player who plays like a guard why the f does it matter how much he bench presses he ain't a bodybuilder. Like shump says no one can stop his shot pocket.

[@Mitch_Feral]

Shumpert is a rare talent as an analyst and story teller, I hope someone finds a spot for him to do both that pays enough to be worth his time. Absolutely enthralling, every time I hear him talking about the game.

[@NewGoalsNewDreams]

Keep Shump on the show! He’s a dope addition.

[@marquettegloves9907]

He has a dope addiction? 😂

[@nikenick360]

He has his own doesn't he?

[@Yaqztrey5]

KD before the Achilles injury was the most ungaurdable player ever

[@ojoj5194]

still...we saw vs bucks and even this season before trade to suns

[@Yaqztrey5]

@@ojoj5194 I know but he was much more fast and explosive before that injury

[@OgSweenyTBZ_YT]

That’s a fact the injury stripped him of some of his explosiveness 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ojoj5194]

@@OgSweenyTBZ_YT he still playing great and we saw begin of the season with nets he was in MVP race

[@OgSweenyTBZ_YT]

@@ojoj5194 no doubt but he lost some of his explosiveness due to that injury that’s why he doesn’t drive as much.

[@UNLTDvision]

Wearing chucks with no socks is serial killer level 😂

[@TeeWill4]

That’s literally the only knock on KD. Whenever you’re a top superstar, there are higher expectations than a regular star, you can’t join a team like GS that just went to back to back Finals then think it won’t be consequences.

[@nalokitten]

I've been telling people.... certain things you do in life will have people looking at you sideways for the rest of your life...

[@pesoyt8655]

Kd don’t give af 😂shit that’s y’all personal feelings .

[@nalokitten]

@@pesoyt8655 he cares.. Everyone knows except for the ones that just love everyone famous or in the NBA. (Do you guys get a salary for this or what?)

[@TeeWill4]

He definitely cares. That’s why he said he felt empty even after winning vs Cleveland. He thought the world would cement him as best in the world after going toe to toe with LeBron but anyone with a brain knew that rivalry was Steph vs Bron, not Steph/KD vs Bron.

[@pesoyt8655]

Y’all only proving my point by saying watt y’all think . PERSONAL FEELINGS

[@user-vo6vy8yg7i]

Iman is always a good listen when it comes to basketball!. KD puts the Super in Superteams tho lol Legend reagrdless.

[@ralami6183]

Boy they be sure to add EVERY detail when it comes to KD switching teams.

[@certifiedchaos4643]

Russel Westbrook does this well when’s guarding kd he is able anticipate and block Kd’s shot. He’s been doing this since 2016. But the world was on notice in the clippers vs suns 1st rd matchup

[@757bigj]

Facts he done studied kd

[@thakiid8568]

Very true and he's also even more competitive against KD due to him leaving OKC so that fire burns even more when playing KD

[@pandabear1576]

Russ was coming at different angles than straight up which made it easier for him to block KD

[@certifiedchaos4643]

@@pandabear1576 oh he was timing like a db

[@marshallchristopher1304]

Russ always sneaks up on KD he will never go face to face with KD he stays close to KD and sneak attacks him

[@jcd_2000]

Iman is always a good listen when it comes to basketball!

[@Turbo_KP_5]

That's all people can say about KD. But you can never question his game.

[@tremain7056]

Not one bit, love when the real hoopers give their take on KD…dude is a basketball God 😂😂😂

[@squad_numba3YT]

Facts

[@mrlmejor]

Facts. But that’s a big “all you can say”

[@FirstPersonHood]

​@@mrlmejorto think a great player is not going for the best team is crazy!

[@thestrika]

He's played like shit in the playoffs for the past 2 seasons but you can't question his game LMAO

[@sean10474]

I can listen to this brother talk basketball all day

[@newsomedenzell92891]

KD does do the “yank, yank” all the time

[@jeffwilson8246]

Carry.....Palming

[@whereisthebalance5732]

Right in imans face

[@zerocal76]

Not hard to do when the NBA doesn't like to call carries.

[@motonvipr]

I think I remember when Booker hated on KD for joining Warriors, now they're on the same team. I bet Booker loves him now.

[@squad_numba3YT]

That’s not hating my guy, joining a 73-9 team that was stumping the league was a weak move, curry was the mvp the year before and won a ring going back to back to the finals beating kd to get there than the man joined them 😅 that was the craziest move ever 1 team had 2 top 3 players and 3 of the best shooters

[@squad_numba3YT]

Everyone knows how good he is they just don’t like when he did that

[@CPMW7]

@@squad_numba3YT isn’t that the same thing other teams do?

[@squad_numba3YT]

@@CPMW7 lol no bruh

[@aquartermil]

For all the young guys if you wanna become better on defense study guys like Iman, Tony Allen , etc 💯

[@TheIcemanthomas]

As well as Gary Payton, mike, Kobe, Rodman, draymond, cp3, and joe dumars.

[@aquartermil]

@@TheIcemanthomas facts JOE DUMARS is a sleeper Frfr I’m studying him rn

[@pjmcray101]

​@@aquartermilYeap Even Jordan himself says that Dumars was the toughest to ever guard him

[@wynwhatsyourname]

Shump needs a show. He definitely needs to be a recurring guest across platforms that he has already made appearances 🔥take

[@stephenadamsjr201]

He has one

[@whereisthebalance5732]

It would be nothing but lebron exclusives and his wife's 3 some stories

[@yaboy1414]

Folks be acting like KD ain’t pop his Achilles, miss a year. Come back n have 2 knee injuries. And still expect him to carry a team. Folks be wanting to much from Lebron and KD

[@OgSweenyTBZ_YT]

Bingo say it for the people in the back

[@Blvkeraa]

Man glad u said it he Superman I guess he still great this his first year off a tear and still was balling I’m giving him 1 year to get back to 100% he still got 3-4 years at an elite level easy

[@TyReup910]

Where you from steady talking bout folks ??

[@whoisskywalker]

KD puts the Super in Superteams tho lol Legend reagrdless

[@Jp2timezz]

As A KD Fan I Agree

[@drstone2358]

Yeah no doubt

[@Yaqztrey5]

Facts . He IS the superteam

[@Yaqztrey5]

KD is goated

[@youngerudit2524]

And tbh I don’t really like kd on the court like that(grew to like him off the court) but I’m not understanding why people are bothering him with this lmao…in today’s league,everybody is literally trying to play with his homie who is good too..if x player could do the same thing he obviously would lmao..Like let’s stop the selective outrage.The league is changed already. Plus the suns have no depth LMAO no reason to be freaked out.

[@laupnaes]

New sub. Dope content! Shump has an insane basketball IQ and Gil ready to get back on the court when these stories come out

[@BigB_HayesTV]

The goat of interviews …iman shump🔥💪🏾

[@coachgravy7494]

Respect Shump for keepin it a buck

[@WeekendUpdate7]

Never heard Iman chop it up about basketball, but wouldn't mind seeing him be a frequent guest on basketball podcasts. Smart dude.

[@trumpetace07]

I enjoy this type of defensive breakdown. You can tell why he was in the league so long, he can break down his coverage of a KD shot to the microsecond.

[@MIDJTube]

Shump and Gil should team up and podcast. “Two Man Game”

[@thecrewshiphopcorner]

This is a rea;;y dope interview. we would love to get our show on your platform

[@DonDeLem]

Love how he explained the frustrating part about guarding a shooter that isn't bothered by a hand in their face. I would get cooked by an NBA player but it always bugged me that players didn't attempt to block Harden's stepbacks 😂 that little ass contest aint doing shit, gotta commit to getting a block

[@cod3d_black]

I could listen to brother Iman talk all day

[@DaPhenomAce]

Would love for Shump to come back to the Cavs to teach Okoro all of this

[@DeeBrownLTD]

That Power Ranger shirt tho 🔥🔥🔥

[@1SuperD1]

The greatest explanation on why people hate kd and it could apply to Lebron a little bit too

[@SleepyGary2041]

As a diehard fan of kd . I don’t think anybody explained it better even after all these years

[@rhaegarbaguhin]

I love shump. Great storyteller

[@marquisgoldsmith8481]

As a 5'3 defensive minded player Shump nailed it. I'm very good at making people look for me, not giving up on plays, making shots uncomfortable but there's noting more frustrating than when you play someone that doesn't see you. You can tell too your not there when they shoot. Hand in they face and all your not there. You see it in there eyes.

[@TrippyNiggaJaquan]

It’s like balling with your lil bros/cousins - they’re more like speed cones

[@moflatt1685]

Gil pants is fire 🔥

[@devinmccampbell8110]

That power ranger shirt is tough lol need asap

[@mayowasanya8176]

Iman a real one, give this brother 🏅

[@xDaPrincex]

Love listening to Shump

[@hskdmoe2020]

“Still a buss on you”😭😭

[@Bigg232]

“Yaaaaank! Yaaaaaank!” 😂😂😂😂

[@user-dh7dj3yw1b]

Homie brought up an interesting point idk his name. But he brought about how KD joining the warriors is like wanting to work with the best in your job. It’s a little different with sports but I see the similarities. Let’s say you’re the manager of a business and your business came in third in sales out of all the locations and was recognized for being in third. Say the company that came in second offered you the same position at their location and said that they believe their location would be number one with you as their manager. And they offered you more money possibly and other incentives or resources. Let’s assume your current location would fall in sales or something due to you leaving but they are still good. Would you not take the job offer to better your situation and be the best and be around the best?

[@user-gk5nc9if2p]

bron did it also

[@cipherP9]

It’s different for sports, the noble thing to do here is stay with the team that drafts you and never join your rivals. If business becomes bad with your draft team, leave but NEVER JOIN YOUR RIVALS. What if Bird said “screw Boston” and join Magic on the Lakers? It would have ruined a great rivalry. Charles Barkley could have joined Michael Jordan for an easy ring but thankfully avoided it.

[@user-dh7dj3yw1b]

@@cipherP9 For one Legend didn’t have to join Magic to win rings and two I bet Chuck regrets not joining Mj or another superstar a little earlier on his career.

[@cipherP9]

@@user-dh7dj3yw1b … KD could have joined a lesser team than the Warriors to win a Championship. He could have teamed up with Kwahi or Giannis, why pick the one team that was capable of winning a Championship without you? You want to overthrow the Champions, not join them. I highly doubt Barkley regrets his great career, he has many accomplishments outside the NBA championship, likely would have won one if not being in the MJ era.

[@user-dh7dj3yw1b]

@@cipherP9 But he didn’t and Kd did and won regardless of where he went and what transpired before. I’m all for competition and I was raised that if you lose to a team you run in back not switch up teams unless a team is waiting. The conversation isn’t about his accomplishments outside of winning. Nice try though.

[@Yaooosteve]

When it comes to talking about basketball imán gotta be up there

[@LaxonPfc]

Cavs vs Warriors was an amazing rivalry before KD joined and Irving left. After that we all knew it was gonna be either 4-1 or full sweep every time. From fans perspective it was ruined but from KDs perspective it was the best posible move for his career.

[@haywood0457]

KD is a great iso player. But if he’s not consistently getting 1on1 opportunities his efficiency goes 📉 and turnovers 📈.

[@boondocksso8898]

Yh that’s why he needs shooters to not get doubled

[@dr3693]

why hasn’t there been any new gil’s arena episodes

[@georgelopez4663]

Gilbert is a FUCKING BOSS!!! for letting these dudes talk. I forgot he was there sometimes.

[@brucedavis4773]

Shump needs a Podcast he’s really good

[@Bar_nun]

fax everybody loved super sonic and okc kd 🖤🖤🖤🖤. Tbh he needed them rings and MVP's tho

[@GuitarPlaya8807]

IDK why Iman does not have a sports podcast or be a host for ESPN or F1Sports. He's a great story teller

[@Jsch23]

the chair size difference is hilarious

[@Sole-Survivor]

Some athletes are confused! On one hand they say it's a business and on the other they talk that loyalty BULLSHIT. THE FIRST TEAM I EVER SAW (BOSTON CELTICS WITH RUSSELL & CO) WAS AS SUPER AS ANY TEAM COULD HOPE TO BE. Practically all of the Lakers team under JERRY BUSS was super, the Larry Bird teams were super and quite a few others. The noise we hear today about super teams is from management planting seeds in weak minds and fighting back against free agency.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

All those teams were put together in drafts. Especially the Celtics. They weren’t super until bill and red MADE them super. Those were ok teams barely clinging to a playoff spot. Russell came in and immediately everyone looked ten times better.

[@BEazyDopemuzic]

Great comment

[@curtiszyr]

@@TheIcemanthomasbill russels Celtics was sweeping every body they was super 😂

[@squad_numba3YT]

Warriors had 2 top 3 players and 3 of the best shooters

[@squad_numba3YT]

There’s only like 3 teams that had 2 top 3 players on 1 team

[@oftenthisawesome2485]

I like how shump showed the respect and distain for Kd at the same time u know he raw af but fuck why wit dat Gs shit like just why

[@TaylorMade1of1]

Shump & Gil’s basketball IQ is top tier

[@raaj1287]

I love how Shump kept it real.

[@brandoncalero6072]

Slim Reaper efficiency different than other scorers

[@TuPhonez4Free]

Iman is the goat of nba stories 😂

[@davidfebreeze428]

Having shump guard those guys is pure cruelty 😂

[@Illmatic0516]

This is gold

[@MichaelAshe]

2:56 😂

[@TheMayorChi35]

Great Power Ranger shirt

[@brandoncalero6072]

KD is the most versatile offensive scorer in NBA history.

[@Anthonydu01630]

In his prime, or athletic prime yeah, but nowadays he doesn’t get to the rim anymore

[@cookingwitjigg2817]

I say Melo..versatility wise Melo can post up like a big man and he got many other ways he can score on you

[@jackreilly4427]

@@cookingwitjigg2817I feel you but kd was just a next level shooter than him and could post you up but not give you that bully Ball like melo.

[@beepboop212]

Does Kyrie not exist in this multiverse?

[@jackreilly4427]

@@beepboop212 bro kd is 6’11 they are not even comparable. Kd is one of the greatest scorers of all time and kyrie is one of the greatest of his time.

[@BangBangAhLieee]

“YANK YANK I CREATED SPACE” LOL

[@btruthful163]

I can listen to Iman Shumpert all day talk about basketball.

[@RiPnShtUp]

Shump needs his own mainstream show.

[@keithnmoore2]

Would love to see Shump get on PG podcast

[@letrellbrown39]

I see Shump I watch!

[@cheetah219]

Damn, shump has gotta get a show man. He's going on the pods to talk but he's gotta run it himself

[@landysmith5855]

Why is they steady bashing KD for being on a superteam but not Lebron

[@zayrich6762]

ppl act like bron ain’t start it

[@gregoryjames216]

No they wouldn't. Everybody ain't trying to team up 🤣💯

[@Mike-rh6uw]

Get Shump on “It is what it is” so we can get some good “pause” moments

[@K4PO]

He didn’t lie once. 🤝🏾

[@Mike1122.]

LeBron also joined a super team in Miami. Bosh, Wade, Miller, Haslwm, Ray Allen, etc.

[@TheAceKannon]

Why does Shump have a Cartoon Network tattoo? Lol

[@robertcrawford3037]

To have that take on KD but not on Lebron is crazy to me

[@OscarUnrated]

The thing with LeBron was he went back and won with Cleveland. If you get drafted into a shit team u gotta dip at some point, not everybody drafted into the Warriors or 90s bulls. Otherwise u end up like Dame, loyal but no rings

[@philmoe]

Seen kd workout in person hes not lying pulling up on 6’8 dudes with no problem

[@adrianguinn3331]

could watch Shump all day

[@KingAlx26]

Shump gil jj n kg should do pod

[@MarquisTidwell]

Great show, but I can't be the only one slightly bothered by that lil ass center chair. Why is it so small? LMAO. Gil and Iman are damn near the same height, just a lil nitpick, lol. KD, is a phenomenal player at the end his career he'll have the accolades and stats that can't be denied, I'm not a fan of the team hopping, but it's not our decision to make. I salute anyone who can play at such a high level for so long.

[@dkmrap1]

It isn't a little chair, it just doesn't have legs

[@motonvipr]

Dude, how you gonna have a studio setup and not have the right chairs, like wtf are they doing?

[@gettingmoe]

Shump might’ve not been a star in the league but he’s such a natural at this media shit he def gon be a star in this realm.

[@tevingarrett7234]

Exactly cause he cold as hell. But man

[@harrymic75]

Keep putting KD on this pedestal and immortalizing him when his record without stuff is dodoo

[@darrellbarnes2096]

Kobe said It about Kd

[@rashardstallworth9240]

Those chairs make tallest of the 3 look small

[@ichirosuzuki2252]

KD makes the teams superteams when he goes to them

[@danielgriffith8531]

Crazy how I bet he won’t give that same criticism to Bron about playing with great players

[@enamweaknopahknop9661]

To this day, if KD didn’t go to Warriors, I woulda call him as my favorite player ever even my GOAT, but nah, he gotta go to the team that beat him. If he beat them or like join another team(not the cavs), I woulda nodded, but nahhh.

[@IbelieveinJesusAmen]

People that are dope lyricists are observant, witty, intelligent, and meticulous. Shump is a walking verse with his mannerisms, communication, and style of dress.

[@carlton2361]

Imagine trying to guard kd , Steph, klay on the same team.....

[@donaldrichard2245]

He ain't the only one that teamed up with allstars.

[@OgSweenyTBZ_YT]

That’s a fact I know somebody that went to NVM 😂😂😂😂

[@brettboi3730]

What the hell is this chair set up lmao

[@MikepTN74]

Supersonic KD “Easy Money KD”

[@TheBoardroom]

Ok

[@Thomaskeys-1987]

Think Gil likes this guy