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Shumpert eventually landed on the high-top fade. From the moment he was carried off the court with a torn left anterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus during the first round of the playoffs last April to his season debut Thursday in London, Shumpert has grown the hair on the top of his head but has kept the hair on the sides and lower back of his head trimmed. “At first, it was just to see how long I could grow my hair before I came back,” said Shumpert, who shares the look with Miami’s Norris Cole, perhaps the only current N.B.A. players wearing the high-top fade. Shumpert, who was born in 1990, added: “When I was growing up, all my cousins had high-top fades. I thought it would be cool to see how long I could grow a high-top. “Everyone in London loved it. For the most part, people like it. My mom said the ladies like it.” New York Times

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“It’s awful,” J. R. Smith said. “It was cool for a while, but he’s taking it too far now. He got to cut it.” New York Times

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Shumpert had a day off yesterday to recover as the Knicks flew home, and today’s practice was canceled. Following Thursday night’s win, Shumpert reported no pain. “I’m pretty optimistic,’’ he said. “They thought I’d have soreness weeks ago. I’m hoping I’m just different.’’ New York Post

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Shumpert is not sure how long he will be on a minutes restriction — a roughly 15-minute cap. But it probably will be in effect Monday, though he felt he could have played a lot more in London. “I think I could’ve played more,’’ Shumpert said. “They have to ease me back in. That’s me being 22 and just wanting to play 48 minutes if you let me. Of course they’ll still ease me back in. ... I was thinking about being tired so much, I overthought. I thought I would be much more tired.’’ New York Post

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Jonah Ballow: .@Iman Shumpert says he feels no knee pain or soreness at the moment. He adds, "I would play 48 mins if they let me" #Knicks #NBALondon Twitter @jonahballow

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Knicks coach Mike Woodson won’t rule out starting Iman Shumpert Thursday when he makes his season debut. Shumpert, returning from ACL surgery after a first-team All-Rookie campaign, will participate in one last practice Wednesday in London before Woodson declares him a definite. But unless there’s a setback, he’s a go and possibly a starter. The Knicks have yanked Ronnie Brewer in favor of James White at shooting guard in their recent alignments. The Knicks could go back to a small-ball lineup with Jason Kidd, Shumpert and Brewer in the backcourt and Carmelo Anthony at power forward. New York Post

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Now that he's on the cusp of taking the court, Shumpert has no plans of getting rid of his signature look. "I'm not cutting my hair," he told Kay and co-host Don LaGreca, with a laugh. "I've had people say it looks stupid. I don't really care what they think -- they don't have to wear it." ESPN.com

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All indications are the Knicks not only will see the Pistons and the sights while in London, but Iman Shumpert as well. Shumpert, who tore his left ACL and meniscus in the playoffs last April, could make his long-awaited season debut when the Knicks play in London on Thursday, coach Mike Woodson acknowledged yesterday. “If I was playing or not, I was going to go to London. I don’t know if they knew that. I knew that,” joked Shumpert, whose perimeter defense will be a blessing for the recently defensively- challenged Knicks — “huge,” according to J.R. Smith. “It is a big step for me, them considering me playing against Detroit.” New York Post

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New York Knicks guard Iman Shumpert could make his season debut on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons in London. "He's been cleared," coach Mike Woodson said after Saturday's practice at the team's training facility. "He'll practice on Monday and if we get the two practices in -- for sure one in London and there's no setback -- he'll be cleared probably to play in the Detroit game." ESPN.com

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Iman Shumpert was joking the other day he’d be “thirsty’’ to have been around in the 1950s to get a chance to dunk on Bill Russell. Today, the cocksure Shumpert may have to be content to dunk on Tyson Chandler. Knicks coach Mike Woodson said last night Shumpert had knee tests yesterday and was on the verge of being medically cleared for his first 5-on-5 contact scrimmage — the last step in his eight-month comeback from an ACL tear. The Knicks practice today and tomorrow. New York Post

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Iman Shumpert is hoping to be cleared by doctors this week and could rejoin the lineup within one or two weeks. "You've got to listen to the doctors because I'm just young and I just want to play," Shumpert, the second year guard said on Saturday. "So part of it is me just being competitive and wanting to play. But I mean, we're going to read the data and make sure everything is okay. If I feel any pain I'm not going to do no more." New York Daily News

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Iman Shumpert said that he'll be able to scrimmage and participate in contact drills very soon. He's feeling good. Shumpert wouldn't give a timetable for his return, but he wouldn't rule out playing in the next few weeks. With that said, he made it clear that he's not in any rush to get back to the court. He wants to make sure he's completely healthy when he comes back. Sulia

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Iman Shumpert: Lol people actin like I'm telling them not to wear @Derrick Rose shoe. All I said is I won't wear them because I have to face off wit him. Twitter @I_Am_Iman

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In a recent chat with USA TODAY Sports, Shumpert said he'll be back "in January or February." "I'll be coming back about the time when everybody is begging for a rest," Shumpert said. "With me coming back, that'll be another lift for our guards. I can play one, two and three, so that's going to help out a whole lot with Ray being out." USA Today

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Iman Shumpert went through non-contact drills with the Knicks, which is the most he's done with them since May. Now the next step for Shumpert, who had knee surgery in May, is getting clearance for contact. Sulia

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Iman Shumpert: Sorry to hear Avery lost the job. Like him a lot as a coach and loved him as a player. Respects to him n the Nets organization. Twitter @I_Am_Iman

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Iman Shumpert: “@JR Smith: @Iman Shumpert thanks kid! Love you boi!” Love you too g...start checkin ya watch...I'm almost bakkkkk Twitter @I_Am_Iman

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Iman Shumpert: I wish a jersey for every person that thinks I spend all my time rappin n won't be ready when I'm bak. Wud love to welcome y'all to league. Twitter @I_Am_Iman

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Mike Woodson said he would consider having Iman Shumpert practice with the Knicks’ D-League team the way Amar’e did today. But it all depends on where the Erie BayHawks are, but more importantly where the Knicks are and if they are in position to run all-out practices and scrimmages. “He could possibly go that route too,” Woodson said. “He’s not at that stage yet. He’s still in the rehab and really trying to get on the floor where he can get to the point where he can cut and do some things. He’s on schedule, but that might not be a bad idea. Maybe we can get the BayHawks back up here for another day.” Sulia

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Jared Zwerling: Shumpert is releasing his first mixtape this Friday at 12:21 a.m. under the name "2wo 1ne." Check out ImanShumpert.com for more. #Knicks Twitter @JaredZwerling

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