Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SHANNON   Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/SHAYSHAY. Application times may vary. Rates may vary NBA champion, entrepreneur, artist, and media personality Iman Shumpert joins Club Shay Shay for a powerful and emotional conversation that moves from legacy and loss to fatherhood, relationships, and personal growth. Iman opens up about the recent passing of his father and the impact he had on his life. He shares that his dad spoke to him every day and shaped the man he is today. Remembering their last conversation. Iman reflects on the shock of losing a “good man,” describing his father as his blueprint for discipline, leadership, and integrity. He explains how grief changed him, forcing him to step fully into manhood without the daily guidance he once relied on. The conversation shifts to fatherhood and how Iman is raising his daughters with the same love, presence, and accountability he received growing up. He emphasizes intentionality—being attentive, remembering the small things like school presentations, and protecting their emotional space. He breaks down the importance of Black fathers, comparing them to elite defensive backs like Darrelle Revis—so dominant that trouble doesn’t even come their way. He speaks candidly about representation, safety, and how having strong Black male role models shaped how he views the world. Iman also shares how his mother found joy again through her grandchildren after losing her husband, and how seeing all her sons together brought her peace. He reflects on how grief can physically affect loved ones and the weight that comes with losing a lifelong partner. He dives into winning an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers and what it meant to be part of the franchise’s first title run, while also reflecting on his historic Mirrorball Trophy victory on Dancing with the Stars. Iman touches on how the championship was monumental, but the Dancing with the Stars win might hold an even more special place in his mom’s heart. Iman discusses witnessing the birth of both his daughters at home, his thoughts on having more children, and why he’s hesitant about legal marriage in the future. He speaks honestly about lessons learned from marriage—challenging the idea that a wedding creates a new level of love—and explains why authenticity matters more to him now than performing for relationships. Iman also reflects on his NBA journey, explaining why he never officially closed the door on basketball and would still answer the call if a contender needed him. He speaks about winning a championship alongside LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Iman makes it clear that the competitive fire never left, saying he didn’t “retire-retire” because if the right opportunity came, he’d get in shape and be ready. He addresses public dating and social media narratives. Kountry Wayne and his relationship with his children and babymothers, and working with him. On filming and being a part of The Chi and Kountry Wayne skits. Receiving advice from Jacob Latimore. Almost getting into a fight after the playoffs. Speak on the controversy of Chris Paul's retirement. Iman also weighs in on platonic friendships between men and women, emotional boundaries, and the impact of a woman’s relationship with her father. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.