Landry Shamet marked his return to the New York Knicks by channeling a memorable movie quote, posting a video on social media to signify his commitment to the team. Shamet, who recently helped the Knicks secure their first championship in 53 years, agreed to a four-year, $24 million contract to remain with the franchise.
The video, shared on his Instagram story, featured Shamet imitating a scene from "The Wolf of Wall Street." In the clip, he delivers Jordan Belfort's iconic line, "I'm not leaving. I'm not leaving. I'm not f
-king leaving." The celebratory post also included images of teammates Jose Alvarado and Karl-Anthony Towns cheering alongside him, with Shamet adopting the persona of the film's protagonist, saying, "The show goes on. This is my home" and "They gonna need a f
-king wrecking ball to take me."
Shamet quickly became a fan favorite during the Knicks' championship run and was set to become an unrestricted free agent. Reports indicate he turned down offers with higher salaries from other teams to stay in New York and pursue another championship.
His new contract also aligns with owner James Dolan's stated intention to avoid the punitive second apron of the NBA's salary cap. Shamet, a 2018 first-round draft pick, previously played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets, and Washington Wizards before joining the Knicks.
Over the past two seasons, Shamet played in 101 regular-season games for the Knicks, averaging 7.1 points in 19.1 minutes per contest. He demonstrated significant impact during the team's recent playoff performance, shooting 47.5% from three-point range. Notably, in the Eastern Conference finals against the Cavaliers, he shot 11-of-12 from beyond the arc and hit a crucial shot in Game 1 of that series.
With Mitchell Robinson expected to depart in free agency, the Knicks appear focused on retaining a core group from their championship team. This is further evidenced by the recent re-signing of Jose Alvarado.