CLEVELAND — A year ago at this time, Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Iman Shumpert had yet to make his season debut following September wrist surgery. What followed was 54 of the worst games of his career as he struggled to recover from the injury, excess body weight and a broken jumper.
Now, Shumpert's promising career is once again on the rise. During the 2016-17 campaign, the 26-year-old has become the Cavs' best overall reserve, reaching personal highs in field-goal percentage (48.4), three-point shooting (45.3 percent) and offensive rating (113 points per 100 possessions).
The secret to Shumpert's revitalization? A healthy wrist, a new shooting form and plenty of summer work.
Overcoming Disappointment
Despite playing solid rotation minutes for a championship team, Shumpert entered the offseason discouraged with his individual play.
He had registered career lows in points per game (5.8), field-goal percentage (37.4) and three-point percentage (29.5). Of 152 qualified players, Shumpert would have slotted in at 148t ...
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