Why Former Wizards Guard Chose Knicks

The New York Knicks are bringing Landry Shamet aboard on a one-year deal.

Jeremy Brener | Sep 19, 2024

Feb 25, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; during the second half at Capital One Arena. Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet (20) looks to pass as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) defends Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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The New York Knicks added some veteran experience to the roster ahead of training camp by signing Landry Shamet to an Exhibit 9 deal, which is a non-guaranteed, one-year contract.

SNY insider Ian Begley shared why Shamet and the Knicks were a good fit.

"Landry Shamet gives Knicks shooting & the veteran depth that they didn’t have last season when injuries mounted," Begley tweeted. "League sources familiar with matter say being in winning environment was important to Shamet, so NYK had edge over other suitors. Shamet played with Mikal Bridges in PHX. He is on a one-year deal with Knicks, as ESPN first reported. Club can have 21 players under contract in training camp and will need to get down to 15 guaranteed contracts by opening night."

Shamet, 27, played 46 games with the Washington Wizards averaging 7.1 points per game last season and they were one of the worst teams in the NBA. Now, Shamet looks to help contribute for one of the best in the Knicks.

The chance of Shamet making the roster going into the season isn't high considering the team has a number of wings already on the team. That being said, Shamet is a great player to add in the middle of training camp to boost competition and to bring on if he has a good showcase throughout October.

Shamet was the No. 26 overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2018 NBA Draft after a successful collegiate career at Wichita State. Shamet has been a journeyman throughout his career, playing for the Sixers, Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns and Wizards. He might be able to add the Knicks to that list if the team makes him one of the 15 players on the opening night roster.

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Published Sep 19, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.