Landry Shamet’s journey with the New York Knicks took an unexpected turn this season. Signed to a one-year deal last offseason, Shamet overcame an early shoulder injury and a stint in the G League to become a valuable bench contributor under head coach Tom Thibodeau.
Shamet averaged.7 points per game on a career-best 46.1% shooting in 50 regular-season appearances, including a standout 29-point performance in the season finale against Brooklyn Though out of the rotation for much of the playoffs, Thibodeau called on Shamet and Delon Wright during the Eastern Conference Finals, where their defensive energy and timely three-point shooting helped the Knicks push the Indiana Pacers to six games Shamet’s hustle and floor spacing earned him chants from the Madison Square Garden crowd and praise from teammates and coaches alike.
Now an unrestricted free agent, Shamet’s future with the Knicks is uncertain. Thibodeau lauded his ability to execute, make the extra pass, and defend with intensity—qualities that could make him a candidate to return as a reliable depth option With both Shamet and Wright proving their worth in high-pressure moments, the Knicks face key decisions as they shape their roster for next season.
