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๐Ÿ‘‘ Iman Shumpert Mourns the Loss of His Father, Odis Shumpert II ๐Ÿ’”

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Former NBA star and entertainer Iman Shumpert is mourning a heartbreaking loss โ€” the passing of his beloved father, Odis Wayne Shumpert II. ๐Ÿ’”

On Thursday, October 30, Iman took to Instagram to share the devastating news with fans, posting a touching tribute and a series of throwback photos capturing moments between him and his father throughout the years.

In his emotional caption, Iman honored his dadโ€™s legacy, writing:

โ€œDown goes the Kingโ€ฆ a sweet goodbye to the greatest man Iโ€™ll ever know. You can take your rest pop, u did ur s**t I promise. I donโ€™t know if Iโ€™ll ever fit ur shoes but ima have em on everyday anyway. I love you man. Rest In Paradise Odis Wayne Shumpert II ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ•Š๏ธโ€

The photos showed the strong bond between father and son โ€” from family portraits to candid moments that gave fans a glimpse into the man who helped shape Iman into who he is today.

While the cause of death has not been revealed, fans and friends flooded Imanโ€™s comments with messages of love and support, praising Odis for raising such a grounded and talented family.

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Odis Shumpert worked as an insurance broker and was also known for his love of cooking. Fans may remember him from โ€œWe Got Love: Teyana & Iman,โ€ the reality series that gave an inside look into Imanโ€™s family life.

He and his wife, Laโ€™Tanya Shumpert, raised four sons, with Iman being the youngest. In 2023, Odis even joined his son on his podcast, โ€œIMAN AMONGST MEN,โ€ where he opened up about marriage, fatherhood, and the importance of values in the Shumpert household.

As Iman continues to grieve, his words make one thing clear โ€” his fatherโ€™s impact will live on through him every single day. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

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