Iman Shumpert went viral in previous 'Dancing With The Stars' rounds for his unique routines with partner Daniella Karagach. imageSPACE

Former NBA champion Iman Shumpert makes 'Dancing With The Stars' history

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 11/15/21

A former player has gone from the top of the NBA to the top of the airwaves.

Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Iman Shumpert qualified for the finale of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” on Monday. Shams Charania of The Athletic notes that Shumpert becomes the first former NBA player to do so.

Shumpert, who is still only 31, played just last season for the Brooklyn Nets as a 10-day contract player. He won a championship with the Cavs in 2016. As for his bid on “Dancing With The Stars,” Shumpert went viral in previous rounds for his unique routines with partner Daniella Karagach. One such routine inspired by Jordan Peele’s film “Us” scored a perfect 40/40.

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NBA free agent Iman Shumpert and his partner earned a perfect 40/40 score on "Dancing with the Stars" for their mesmerizing routine, inspired by Jordan Peele's "Us" pic.twitter.com/Gyswuexa3V

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Former NBA players such as Charles Oakley, Lamar Odom, Derek Fisher and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have appeared on recent seasons of “Dancing with the Stars.” But none has ever come close to making the final round. A few years ago, however, a former athlete in a different sport managed to win it all.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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