Iman Shumpert: ‘I bring something totally different’ to Nets

Iman Shumpert finally had a chance to tell Brooklyn Nets fans what they can expect from him following his signing.

Kenny Atkinson, Kyrie Irving and Joe Harris all know what Iman Shumpert can provide the Brooklyn Nets.

Atkinson has known Shumpert since the two were part of the New York Knicks organization. The now-Nets head coach was the Shumpert’s guard coach.

Irving and Harris later reaped the benefits of Shumpert’s hard work as he helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win an NBA title.

The veteran guard has been one of the league’s more tenacious defender’s over the past decade. He told reporters in Denver — as did Atkinson — he will make broken plays happen to help create more Brooklyn possessions on the offensive end.

But the first thing Shumpert said he’ll provide the Nets with is energy.

No matter where I go I bring the energy, energy and passion. I think that just from outside looking in at these it, [this is] a great group of guys. A lot of talented guys. Not that I don’t fit in, but at the same time I bring something totally different, where it’s not in anybody’s way. It’s not anything but a gel to bring everybody together.

Above all else, Shumpert is always looking to “play ball the right way.”