Iman Shumpert Planning To Resume NBA Career After Latest 'DWTS' Win

Iman Shumpert won “Dancing With The Stars,” this week.

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Iman’s dance partner was Daniella Karagach

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Iman and Daniella danced to Missy Elliot and Ciara’s “Lose Control.”

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DJ Clent’s “Bounce,” was another song that the two danced to, in the final.

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Iman wants to return to NBA.

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Iman last played in the NBA in February 2021, for the Brooklyn Nets.

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Iman also played for the Knicks, Cavaliers, Rockets, and Kings.

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Iman says he’s not an “ex-NBA player.”

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Iman is trying to see what he and the NBA can “get done.”

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