Iman Shumpert shared devastating news that his father, Odis Wayne Shumpert II, has died. Odis was 71.
Shumpert — who played for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and Brooklyn Nets — shared a heartfelt message on Instagram Oct. 27.
“Down goes the King…a sweet goodbye to the greatest man I’ll ever know,” Iman wrote in a caption with several photos of his late father. “You can take your rest pop, u did ur s–t I promise. I don’t know if I’ll ever fit ur shoes but ima have em on everyday anyway. I love you man.”
He concluded his message with a broken heart and dove emoji, writing, “Rest In Paradise Odis Wayne Shumpert II.”
Odis was the father of four sons — Otis III, Ahrii, Iman, and Kasani — and the husband to L’Tanya Shumpert Nee Moseley for 44

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