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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Landry Shamet's heartfelt tribute to Knicks fans after Game 5 ovation
The post Landry Shamet's heartfelt tribute to Knicks fans after Game 5 ovation appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Knicks drew on every decibel of energy that Madison Square Garden could deliver in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and no one embodied that connection more than Landry Shamet. As the final minutes ticked down in their 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers, Shamet checked out to a thunderous standing ovation that shook the arena. What followed was even more powerful—an emotional tribute from the guard that transcended stats and minutes, captured by SNY TV and shared on X (formerly Twitter). 'I love New York. I love these fans. I've seen how they ride the wave with us — the highs, the lows. It's just important for me to give everything I've got to them.' Advertisement That emotional quote, shared by Shamet via SNY's Knicks postgame coverage, captured the spirit inside MSG—a fan base not only celebrating the Game 5 victory but honoring a player who gave his all in limited minutes. Shamet played just 14 minutes but made a tangible impact with timely defense, a steal, and a corner triple that helped slow Indiana's only serious second-half run. His modest stat line—five points, one rebound, one steal—belied the crowd's appreciation for his grit and effort. The Knicks, powered by a 32-point outing from Jalen Brunson and a bruising double-double from Karl-Anthony Towns, now lead the NBA Playoffs series 3-2. Their defensive tenacity forced 19 Indiana turnovers, and even as the Pacers cut the lead to 12 in the fourth, the crowd's energy—sparked in part by Shamet's hustle—held strong. Shamet's heartfelt postgame message reflects the bond between role players and loyal fans in New York. For a team that prides itself on depth, his's performance was symbolic. The Knicks head to Indiana for Game 6, but win or lose, Shamet's ovation and words have already earned him a special place in Garden lore.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Knicks' Landry Shamet gets chants, big-time love from Garden crowd in Game 5 win
This likely wasn't on anyone's bingo card, but it was key to the Knicks staving off elimination. When Landry Shamet forced T.J. McConnell out of bounds for a turnover in the fourth quarter, the Garden crowd loudly chanted his name. It mirrored fans' sentiments earlier in the game, when Shamet received loud applause upon going to the bench in the second quarter. After barely playing in the postseason, Shamet has been elevated in the rotation the last three games of this series. And he continued to reward coach Tom Thibodeau's trust Thursday night during the Knicks' 111-94 Game 5 home win over the Pacers. 'I love New York. I love these fans,' Shamet said. 'I see how they ride the wave with us, the highs, the lows. So it's important to me. I just wanna give everything I've got to them. So I appreciate them, but we've got more to do.' 3 Landry Shamet shoots a 3-pointer during the Knicks' 111-94 Game 5 blowout win over the Pacers on May 29, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Shamet played 14 minutes and recorded five points, a rebound and a steal. He offered relentless defensive effort, pressuring Pacers ball handlers. He was crisp in his rotations, helping avoid the kinds of breakdowns that plagued the Knicks defense in previous games. Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. He provided a shooting threat. He was part of a trio of previously little-used Knicks reserves who played a critical role Thursday night. Delon Wright, like Shamet, has found a newfound role the last three games as well after hardly playing in the postseason previously. He did not score but joined Shamet in providing stifling defense. Precious Achiuwa saw the court when Karl-Anthony Towns fell into foul trouble and Pacers coach Rick Carlisle opted to foul Mitchell Robinson and send him to the line in the third quarter. Thibodeau decided to take Robinson out as a result, and did not want to risk putting Towns back in with four fouls. Achiuwa held his own in six minutes of action. 3 Landry Shamet plays tight defense on Andrew Nembhard as OG Anunoby looks on during the Knicks' Game 5 win over the Pacers. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 'Precious has done a really good job,' Thibodeau said. 'Even though he hasn't played, he's put a lot of extra work in, before practice and then after practice. He's kept himself ready and it hasn't gone unnoticed, so that was huge for us.' Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns set the pace early. 3 Landry Shamet gets big cheers from the Garden crowd as he heads to the bench during the Knicks' Game 5 blowout win. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post But an unlikely trio helped get the Knicks over the line. Their importance can't be overlooked.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Landry Shamet's message to Knicks fans after Game 5 win over Pacers: 'We got more to do'
The Knicks kept their season alive by beating the Pacers 111-94 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals as stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns led the way to force a Game 6 on Saturday back in Indiana. While the duo combined for 56 points on 22-for-38 shooting and got plenty of cheers from the Garden crowd, guard Landry Shamet also heard his name chanted by Knicks fans on Thursday night, including a standing ovation -- and deservingly so. Advertisement Shamet played 14 minutes in Game 5, the most he's played in a playoff game this year, and scored five points to go along with two assists and an offensive rebound. After the win, the 28-year-old gave his appreciation back to the New York fans for their support throughout the must-win game and all season long. "I love New York. I love these fans. I've seen how they ride the wave with us, the highs, the lows," Shamet said. "It's just important for me to give everything I've got to them. I appreciate it. We got more to do." He credited Brunson and Towns for carrying the team and setting the tone offensively, but his defense and energy off the bench pressured the Pacers guards and helped create a couple of turnovers. Overall, the Knicks forced a series-high 20 turnovers against the Pacers in the Game 5 win as Shamet noted their awareness and energy all night long. Advertisement "I think just our intensity, our attention to detail, that's a sense of desperation which is what we needed," Shamet said. "And we're gonna have to go do it again. That was the biggest thing, just our energy. Our communication was great. Did a better job in transition. Still some other things we got to clean up, we'll get to that tomorrow." Shamet was asked if they could tell the Pacers were frustrated by the Knicks defense, but said that's not their job. Instead, the team will look to replicate their performance on Saturday in Game 6 to force a Game 7. "I could sense a competitive game, there's waves like I said," Shamet said. "Our job is not really to pay too much attention to that. We just got to focus on us and do what we can do. We know they're a hard team to guard, play fast. If we take care of what we have to take care of, hopefully we see results like tonight."
USA Today
25-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Brooklyn Nets jersey history No. 13 - Landry Shamet (2020-21)
Brooklyn Nets jersey history No. 13 - Landry Shamet (2020-21) The Brooklyn Nets have 52 jersey numbers worn by over 600 different players over the course of their history since the franchise was founded in 1967 as a charter member of the American Basketball Association (ABA), when the team was known as the "New Jersey Americans". Since then, that league has been absorbed by the NBA with the team that would later become the New York Nets and New Jersey Nets before settling on the name by which they are known today, bringing their rich player and jersey history with them to the league of today. To commemorate the players who played for the Nets over the decades wearing those 52 different jersey numbers, Nets Wire is covering the entire history of the franchise's jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. The 15th of those 52 different numbers is jersey No. 13 which has has had a total of 18 players wear the number in the history of the team. The seventh of those players wearing No. 13 played in the Brooklyn Nets era, guard alum Landry Shamet. After ending his college career at Wichita State, Shamet was picked up with the 26th overall selection of the 2018 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. The Kansas City, Missouri native would play part of the first seasons of his pro career with the Sixers, and also with the Los Angeles Clippers before that team dealt him to Brooklyn in 2020. His stay with the team would span a single season, ending when he was traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2021. During his time suiting up for the Nets, Shamet wore only jersey Nos. 13 and 20 and put up 9.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
