Iman Shumpert Will Show What Kind of a Coach Mike D’Antoni Really Is
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In the 2011 NBA draft, the New York Knicks spent their 17th overall selection on combo-guard Iman Shumpert. The Georgia Tech junior was a surprise to some and received mixed reviews by Knicks faithful, who were hoping the club would look to improve their interior defense. The 6'5" guard figures to join the Knick rotation immediately, but he may have the potentital to be much more than just a role player. The coaching ability of head coach and offensive mastermind Mike D'Antoni will go a long way in determining how good Shumpert can be. Shumpert is the clay of which every coach ...