4 years, $24 million! Shamet re-signs with Knicks: championship shooter stays in New York

As reported by Shams on June 30, Shamet and the New York Knicks reached a four-year, $24 million agreement. Originally signing a veteran minimum contract after a training camp invite, he established himself as a vital piece in the Knicks' title victory through steady perimeter shooting as a reserve.

Shamet, who is 1.96 meters tall and weighs 86 kilograms, entered the NBA as the 26th pick in the 2018 first round and is now 29 years old. He played college basketball at Wichita State, where he gained recognition for his accurate outside shooting, which paved his way into the league.

Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018, he broke the franchise's rookie three-point record in his debut season. After moving through multiple teams, he has consistently served as a backup shooter. Over his career, he has maintained a 38.6% three-point percentage, with over 70% of his attempts coming from beyond the arc and more than 90% of his threes assisted—defining him as a classic catch-and-shoot specialist.

Shamet possesses a lightning-quick release and excels at using screens to free himself. He is highly efficient from the corners and the top of the arc, does not require the ball to be effective, and stretches the floor for any ball-dominant system. His clear weaknesses include limited ability to create his own shot off the dribble, poor penetration and foul-drawing, a slender frame, and slow lateral movement, making him a target on defense. Nonetheless, he is a high-value role player with a specialized skill set.

Previously, Shamet had signed multiple minimum contracts throughout his career. Last season, he joined the New York Knicks on a veteran minimum deal after a training camp invitation, marking a turning point. During the regular season, he played 51 games, averaging 9.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists while shooting 39.2% from three, providing reliable bench scoring. In the playoffs, he transformed into a clutch weapon, hitting crucial three-pointers in multiple fourth quarters of the Eastern Conference Finals and stepping up in tense moments during the Finals. His precise outside shooting helped the Knicks capture the championship, completely reshaping the perception of him as a "minimum-contract journeyman."

Thanks to his standout championship season, Shamet earned recognition on the free-agent market this summer, securing a four-year, $24 million deal with the Knicks. This contract, his first stable mid-level deal, proves his remarkable turnaround. After years of bouncing around and enduring multiple minimum contracts, Shamet has now established himself through his unique skill set, staying in New York as a quality floor-spacing backup shooter who will continue to provide reliable perimeter firepower—a classic story of a small-time player making good.