Iman Shumpert: I Had Fistfights with JR Smith in Practice, Tim Hardaway Got Chippy Too (Part 4)

--------
In this clip, Iman Shumpert spoke about Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook ending their beef, and he pointed out that it’s a normal thing in the NBA. Iman stated that the players you hate are the ones you end up wanting to play with, and he spoke about getting into fights with JR Smith. Iman explained how they would argue and get physical, but he added that it was never anything serious.

[ChaeThompson]

Shump held that water for like 2 mins and still didn’t drink it 😂😂😂

[zregory]

I know it ain't the same because these are professionals, and it's basketball. But when I played High School football 75% of the fights I've seen was at practice

[Stanley_Fields]

Fights happens in practice all the time amongst teammates only difference is now people see the video or that information leaves the locker room!

[silewis]

Shout out Deandre Liggins!
I remember when he played at Kentucky and on those Cavs teams. I can imagine him and Shump being a nightmare in practice

[dothemostrav]

I enjoy hearing Shump talk about the game dawg u cAn tell he has a brilliant mind

[gordongilbert]

He’s right. It’s mad regular! I remember being in Highschool practicing and fought with Laquan because we’re both playing for the same starting position. Nobody broke it up because it’s regular. Coach a Zeichk didn’t blow that whistle because he knew what it was. I come down and make a 3 and scream “you bitch!!”. And we’re winning games. He came and picked me up when I fell on a possession in a game, that’s when I knew he was my brother. It’s regular. Only the people on the outside think it’s a problem. It’s competitiveness!

[Sangfroid.]

Ppl that find shit like this crazy i can tell they never were outside the basketball court has caused many fights with friends, brothers, cousins lol but at the end of the day we still cool we just needed to handle this animosity rn then its over and yall bk good if the love was real

[drethegiant]

I’m glad this clip started like it did. I keep say part of the competitive spirit is aggression, fighting, etc.

[TruthSpeaker]

Told everyone this happens all the time in practice

[salimsalimg]

Other than like one fight in a club all my fights usually started behind something done/said while playing basketball or football

[tirellv]

People dont understand this at the pro level if its football, basketball, baseball etc athletes are going to get into it with each other and sometimes even fights. At the pro level you have more mental toughness, even the ones see as vulnerable.

[johnbowen]

Anyone who played basketball on any level Knows fighting is part of game. I fought best friends over basketball and football.

[dantemackey]

Iman Shumpert:" Me and JR used to go blows"

Vlad: : "As in fight"

-Yo Vlad... What other "Blows" you thought he meant LOL... Come on Vlad get your mind out the gutter LOL

[BIGSHOOZ]

When I tell you this is basketball talk

[superdopesamples]

I had a friend who I got into 3 fist fights with in school. I still have a scar on my knuckle from punching him in the mouth. We played video games after. Dray and Poole should be alright

[pernellhaynesworth]

If you’re fighting most of the time he or she will be your best friend 💯🙏🏽🐐🎯

[montlee]

Believe it or not that builds better chemistry

[jordanlewis]

Bro wanted a drink so bad just couldn’t stop talking 😂

[williebond]

Man Draymond and Poole shit was no quick squabble😂that’s some shit that ends friendships/relationships

[tpickett]

I like Shump, Intelligent fella. Really high basketball IQ too, would make a great head coach because of his understanding of the game