Landry Shamet Draws Attention With March Madness Performance
WHO:
NCAA Basketball - Landry Shamet, starting point guard for Wichita State
RealGM Basketball - Landry Shamet, guard for the New York Knicks
WHAT:
NY Post - Landry Shamet had been riding the best eight-game 3-point shooting stretch in playoff history before Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
NCAA Basketball - Landry Shamet had an 8-year NBA career and became a key bench piece for the New York Knicks in 2026.
RealGM Basketball - Shamet is attracting interest from several teams around the league.
RealGM Basketball - Shamet is currently on a veteran minimum deal.
RealGM Basketball - Shamet is averaging 6.6 points in the playoffs with a shooting percentage of 56.3% from three-point range.
RealGM Basketball - The Knicks hold Shamet's Early Bird rights and can offer him a deal starting at 105% of the league's average salary.
WHERE:
NCAA Basketball - Wichita State
RealGM Basketball - New York Knicks
WHEN:
RealGM Basketball - Shamet is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
WHY:
RealGM Basketball - Interest in Shamet is likely due to his playoff performance and shooting efficiency.
HOW:
RealGM Basketball - The Knicks can offer Shamet a contract based on their Early Bird rights.
(UPDATED June 9, 2026 08:10 UTC)
In a remarkable display of skill, Landry Shamet has been on the best eight-game 3-point shooting stretch in playoff history leading up to Game 3 of the NBA Finals. This impressive performance has captured the attention of basketball fans everywhere. As the series unfolds, all eyes will be on Shamet to see if he can continue this historic run.
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(UPDATED June 8, 2026 21:32 UTC)
Landry Shamet, who had an impressive eight-year NBA career, is now a key bench player for the New York Knicks and is attracting interest from several teams around the league. Currently on a veteran minimum deal, Shamet is averaging 6.6 points in the playoffs with an impressive shooting percentage of 56.3% from beyond the arc. As he is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, the Knicks hold his Early Bird rights and can offer him a contract starting at 105% of the league's average salary.