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Knicks say Iman Shumpert was snubbed

Mike D’Antoni was asked about Iman Shumpert being left off of the roster for the Rising Stars Challenge – formerly the Rookie-Sophomore game. Tyson Chandler wasn’t.

Their reactions were similar, though. They thought Shumpert should have made the team.

D’Antoni said he “was shocked,” and then cracked a joke after he was told the NBA assistant coaches pick the team.

“Could be a reason...

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