Last Updated on April 19, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

  • Full Name: Landry Shamet
  • Nickname: Shamet
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: March 13, 1997
  • Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
  • Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
  • Shoe Size: NA
  • Jersey Number:
    • #11 — Wichita State Shockers
    • #20 — Philadelphia 76ers
    • #20 — Los Angeles Clippers
    • #14 — Brooklyn Nets
    • #14 — Phoenix Suns
    • #44 — Washington Wizards
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Combo Guard
  • High School: Park Hill High School (Kansas City, Missouri)
  • College: Wichita State (2015–2018)
  • NBA Draft: 2018 — Round 1, Pick 26 — Philadelphia 76ers
  • Player Archetype: Movement Shooter / Floor-Spacer Guard
  • Primary Offensive Role: Off-ball perimeter shooting, relocation threes, secondary pick-and-roll handler
  • Defensive Role: Team-oriented perimeter defender guarding 1–2 positions
  • Play Style: High-IQ off-ball mover who thrives in spacing systems, quick-trigger catch-and-shoot specialist with occasional on-ball reps
  • Handedness / Shooting Hand: Right-handed
  • Athletic Profile: Average explosiveness, good functional agility, above-average conditioning and movement endurance
  • Recruiting Status: 3-star recruit (mid-major to high-major developmental guard)
  • Draft Status Detail: Late first-round selection valued for NBA-ready shooting and spacing fit
  • Injury Status Category: Moderate Risk — has dealt with intermittent injuries (including foot issues) but generally maintains rotational availability
  • Career Stage: Veteran rotational guard
  • Comparison Style: Off-ball shooting specialist with secondary ball skills
  • Comparable Players:
    • JJ Redick — elite movement shooter archetype comparison
    • Seth Curry — combo guard shooter with secondary playmaking
    • Kyle Korver — off-ball spacing specialist historically
  • Teams Played For:
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2018–2019)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2019–2020)
    • Brooklyn Nets (2020–2021)
    • Phoenix Suns (2021–2023)
    • Washington Wizards (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Parents: Raised primarily by his mother, Melanie Shamet
  • Children: None publicly known
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

Landry Shamet’s player archetype is that of a movement shooter who provides immediate floor spacing and off-ball gravity, operating primarily as a perimeter threat who bends defenses through constant relocation and quick-release shooting. Defensively, he fills a low-usage but disciplined role, typically guarding opposing guards within a team scheme rather than acting as a stopper. Offensively, his value is rooted in catch-and-shoot efficiency, with flashes of secondary pick-and-roll creation when needed. Physically, Shamet offers solid size for a guard with a long wingspan and good endurance, though he relies more on timing and positioning than burst or strength. His overall play style is built on basketball IQ, spacing awareness, and seamless integration into modern offensive systems that prioritize shooting and ball movement.

Sources:
NBA.com — Landry Shamet Player Profile
Basketball Reference — Landry Shamet Stats
ESPN — Landry Shamet Bio