Iman Shumpert might not wear number 21.

by Seth on Nov 8, 2011 12:50 PM EST in News

I CARE, okay? That's who cares. This is important. Iman Shumpert's newest "Lockout Diary" entry for the Post can be found here. It's of the Q&A (quails and ass is what I think that means) sort, and it includes this quail and ass:

Q: What is the situation with your Knicks jersey number?

A: The week before the lockout, I worked out in New York and I was going to go with No. 21. I was in a rush to find a number before the lockout. I wore No. 1 at Georgia Tech, but Amar'e Stoudemire has that. I picked 21 because my mother's birthday is Aug. 21, and I'm a combo guard, playing the 2 and 1. I may change my number when this lockout ends. I have a number in mind -- maybe 11 -- but we'll see what happens. When I think No. 11, I think of 1-on-1, you have to stand as your own man.

Andy Rautins currently wears number 11, so that might not be happening. Not unless Shump's prepared to best Andy in a game of frisbee golf, which is how Andy settles scores over contentious jersey numbers. To my own admittedly obsessive sensibilities, neither 21 nor 11 will do, because they're still associated with ex-Knicks of recent history (Wilson Chandler and Trevor Ariza, Jamal Crawford and Marcus Landry, I guess). I'd be happiest if Shump chose a totally novel jersey number like 59 or 1,800 or W or a picture of Deputy Dawg gazing longingly at a chimichanga or something. Either way, this matters very, very much because it is important. Very important. I will update with any new intelligence.

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When I see 21, even though it's a different sport

I think speedy DBs, like Deion Sanders. I’m pulling for 21.

Either way, you’re right Seth this could have game changing implications. Shump needs to come to a decision.

by DonMoosavi on Nov 8, 2011 12:56 PM EST reply actions

HAS IT COME TO THIS SETH?

Realist.

by DCyanks21 on Nov 8, 2011 1:01 PM EST reply actions

maybe we need an intervention

Seth is clearly suffering from withdrawal.

by DonMoosavi on Nov 8, 2011 1:07 PM EST up reply actions

I'M FINE GUYS

Posting and Toasting: DWTDD.

by Seth on Nov 8, 2011 1:12 PM EST up reply actions

First step to recovery is admitting you have a problem

What you do while watching those workout videos of Iman Shumpert is your business, I’m not judging.

by DonMoosavi on Nov 8, 2011 1:51 PM EST up reply actions

I'm thinking 00.

"It was one of those good, deep sleeps; you know, the ones where you wake up and a stream of drool is steadily racing down your shirt? Yes, that kind of sleep." -Landry Fields

by Thelonious Dunk on Nov 8, 2011 1:01 PM EST reply actions

Just put your face on the jersey, Shump.

Fish Fingers give me a break.

by GAx on Nov 8, 2011 1:28 PM EST reply actions

If I'm reading this right...

The most interesting Knicks tidbit found for discussion today is whether a draft pick will stick with a hastily selected jersey number, or instead change his mind and select some other number if he is ever allowed to play.

While part of me is revolted by the notion that this is the most interesting thing to discuss at this time, there remains an opportunity to reach out to fans everywhere here.

Iman should allow fans to select an interim lockout jersey number that he can later change if he ever actually plays basketball. Until that time, I say he wears (or more correctly, isn’t allowed to wear) number -13. It’s time for the negative side of the number spectrum to get some play.

"I hate them with all the hate you can hate with. Can you hate more than that? If you can, I hate them more than that." Tim Hardaway, on the Knicks.

by _joe___ on Nov 8, 2011 1:46 PM EST reply actions

Draft pick? It's IMAN SHUMPERT!!!!!

Best player since that tar heel from the ’84 draft..

by schmosterballs92 on Nov 8, 2011 2:02 PM EST up reply actions

Better than Sam Perkins?!

by Osborn on Nov 9, 2011 11:09 AM EST up reply actions

Please Kenny Smith was better than Sam Perkins

As was Jarvis Varnado, too bad the rest of the world does not see it.

by Robert Curre on Nov 9, 2011 2:20 PM EST up reply actions

I like really high numbers. Like Baron Davis wearing 85, Manny Ramirez wearing 99, etc.

by frilly on Nov 8, 2011 2:47 PM EST reply actions

since 1 and 11 are both taken

maybe he could wear 111

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by Taylor Made on Nov 8, 2011 2:55 PM EST up reply actions

This is important stuff

I would be disappointed if Shump went with #11 for two reasons:

1. Rautins wears #11 and I think it’s the perfect number for Andy.

2. I always associate #11 with Isiah Thomas and, though I think it’s OK for Andy, I don’t think it’s good for Shump. Maybe it’s because Andy is a dorky looking white guy, and Isiah Thomas is kind of a dorky looking white guy on the inside. Shump is nothing like Isiah Thomas. Nothing!

3. Plus, the weird reason he was giving, that “1-on-1” thingy? Bleh. 1-on-1 is no way to win a basketball game Shump – you know that!

Anyway here are the possibilities:

0 – I like it. I think it’s a good choice for Shump.
1 – Amar’e aint givin it up.
2 – Possibility – but I think it brings to mind 2-guard, and I don’t want to pigeonhole Shump.
3 – Extra E may not be back… if he’s not, Shump could take 3. But a guard, with Starks’ number? Nah. Plus, there’s that whole Marbury thing and that whole McGrady thing.
4 – Maybe. But nah.
5 – Bill Walker, baby. A number has never been more appropriate for a player.
6 – Too Landry for Shump.
7 – Maybe, if Melo gets amnestied.
8 – Possible. Maybe this helps us get over Gallo leaving. But I think we should keep it warm for Gallo. He might be back.
9 – If Jeffries doesn’t return…. but it brings to mind Rondo. Pass.
10 – You are illin’ and spillin’ if you think this is a possibility, neophyte
11 – covered above.
12 – I think that’s retired.
13 – Hmmm.. Interesting. I always think of Mark Jackson but I’ve always thought the gods planned for #13 to eventually hoist a Knicks championship banner.
14 – Ronny just glared at me and it hurt. So did Gil Hodges.
15 – That would be funny if Earl Monroe insisted this number be given to Shump.
16 – Hm… Interesting. Kind of like Doc Gooden meets Joe Montana. Pretty good approximation of Shump’s personality.
17 – Nah.
18 – How u? Money Mase has earned his number at the negotiations.
19 – Perfect! Oh, I forgot. Willis Reed.
20 – We don’t want Shump to think it’s OK for him to play defense like Allan Houston.
21 – Well, he’s got that now.
22 – How the hell do you spell D’busher?
23 – giving away number not something TDD.
24 – Certain ex – senator.
25 – That’s like, a quarter.

I think anything above that is too high, with the exception of 88 or 99 which would both be decent choices. Among those two, I prefer 88.

Get The Frickin' Rebound

by fuhry on Nov 8, 2011 3:26 PM EST reply actions

Jeter has two on lockdown.

No NY player can wear it again.

Stainer of mountaintops.

by Chairman Meow on Nov 8, 2011 5:59 PM EST up reply actions

Uh

The Yankees are not worshipped by everyone in this town.

Get The Frickin' Rebound

by fuhry on Nov 9, 2011 10:05 AM EST up reply actions

Derrick Brown, for one

Posting and Toasting: DWTDD.

by Seth on Nov 9, 2011 11:15 AM EST up reply actions

Carmelo is not getting amnestied!

Anxiously awaiting the day my username will be appropriate

by knickswin on Nov 9, 2011 5:45 PM EST up reply actions

La LA has spoken!!!! LOL No wait a minute you can't be La La because Bubbachuck is

La La, but then again wait a minute, since I have never seen Bubbachuck and knickswin in the same room at that same time, how in the hell do I know that knickswin isn’t really bubbachuck and that both are La La? Damn I am getting confused.

END THE LOCKOUT!

by Robert Curre on Nov 10, 2011 3:22 PM EST up reply actions