Updated 27 July 2026 — contract terms verified against Spotrac, NBA.com and Associated Press reporting.

Landry Shamet is an NBA champion. The New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a 53-year wait, and Shamet was part of the rotation that did it — then converted that season into the most secure contract of his career.

He re-signed with New York on a four-year deal worth $23,978,467, an average of just under $6 million a year. Shamet has now played for six franchises in eight seasons — Philadelphia, the Clippers, Brooklyn, Phoenix, Washington and New York — having been traded repeatedly, waived, and signed again along the way.

Landry Shamet Bio

Field	Details
First Name	Landry
Last Name	Shamet
Full Name	Landry Michael Shamet
Date of Birth	March 13, 1997
Age	29 (as of July 2026)
Birth Place	Kansas City, Missouri
Residence	New York, USA (assumed)
Country	United States
Profession	Professional Basketball Player
Education	Wichita State University
Father	Ron Davis
Mother	Melanie Shamet
Nationality	American
Spouse	None (single)
Horoscope	Pisces
Weight	190 lbs (86 kg)
Height	6-4 (193 cm)
Net Worth	$10-15 million
Category	Basketball Player
Current Team	New York Knicks
Position	Shooting Guard
Jersey Number	44
Years Active	2018–present
Draft	2018, 26th overall
Drafted By	Philadelphia 76ers
Previous Teams	Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards
Awards	MVC All-Conference First Team (2016–17), MVC Freshman of the Year (2016–17), Preseason First Team All-AAC (2017–18), Wooden Award Watch List, Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 (2018)
Instagram	98.5K followers (@landryshamet)

What Is Landry Shamet’s Net Worth in 2026?

As of July 2026, Landry Shamet’s net worth is estimated at $10-15 million. That range is an aggregate of published estimates rather than a disclosed figure, and it predates the four-year extension he has just signed. It reflects his NBA salaries, endorsement income, and business investments.

Most of his wealth comes from NBA salary. But Shamet has also built a small business portfolio. He owns a 2.5% equity stake in Earth’s Splendor, a wellness supplements company, and holds equity in Lemon Perfect Co., a flavored water brand. He also invests in real estate lending and apartment buildings with his former college teammate Brett Barney, per Forbes.

His net worth would be higher if the Suns had not waived his four-year, $42.5 million extension before the 2024-25 season. That move cost him roughly $25 million in guaranteed money. Still, roughly $37.6 million in career earnings through 2025-26, plus his off-court equity stakes and the new four-year deal, leave him financially secure.

How Much Has Landry Shamet Earned in His NBA Career?

Landry Shamet has earned $34,491,309 in NBA salary through the 2024-25 season, according to Spotrac. Adding his $3,080,921 for the 2025-26 championship season brings the career total to roughly $37.6 million, before the new four-year deal begins.

He started with a rookie contract after the Philadelphia 76ers drafted him 26th overall in 2018. Later deals, especially the four-year extension with the Phoenix Suns, boosted his totals. His path shows how role players can still build strong earnings over time.

Season	Team	Salary
2018–19	Philadelphia 76ers	~$1.70M
2019–20	LA Clippers	~$1.99M
2020–21	Brooklyn Nets	~$2.09M
2021–22	Phoenix Suns	~$3.77M
2022–23	Phoenix Suns	~$9.50M
2023–24	Washington Wizards	~$10.25M
2024–25	New York Knicks	~$1.34M
2025–26	New York Knicks	~$3.08M
2026–27	New York Knicks	~$5.99M (new 4-yr deal)

The Washington Wizards claimed him off waivers and paid him $10.25 million for the 2023-24 season, his highest single-year salary. He then took minimum deals with the Knicks across 2024-25 and 2025-26 — the second of which preserved the Early Bird rights that made his four-year extension possible.

For context, Jayson Tatum net worth sits far higher because of max contracts. But Shamet’s path is more typical of a role player who maximized every opportunity.

How Much of the $24 Million Is Actually Guaranteed

This is the part most coverage skips. Of the $23.98 million headline value, $14.5 million is fully guaranteed: the first two years are locked in, while the final two are only partially guaranteed.

That structure is a compromise both sides had reasons to accept. Shamet gets security and a four-year term at 29; the Knicks retain flexibility to move on in 2028 without carrying the full amount against the cap. Reporting the deal as a flat “$24 million contract” describes something more certain than what he actually signed.

For a 29-year-old who has played for six franchises, the guaranteed portion is the number that changes his financial position — not the headline. The Early Bird rights he preserved by taking the 2025-26 minimum deal are what made a four-year offer possible at all.

Does Landry Shamet Have Endorsement Deals or Investments?

Shamet has two known equity-based business partnerships that stand out from typical athlete endorsement deals. He became a brand ambassador and 2.5% equity stakeholder in Earth’s Splendor, a vitamins, minerals, and supplements company, per a 2024 press release from Earth’s Splendor.

He said the deal made sense because he’s careful about what supplements he puts in his body as a professional athlete.

He’s also an investor in Lemon Perfect Co., a lemon-infused beverage brand that raised $36.8 million and hit a $150 million valuation in 2024. No confirmed equity percentage for Lemon Perfect has been made public.

Taking equity stakes rather than just flat endorsement fees shows smarter financial thinking than most mid-tier NBA players tend to show at this career stage. There are no confirmed major real estate holdings or standalone businesses in the public record.

Landry Shamet’s Personal Life and Family Background

Landry Shamet was born on March 13, 1997, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was raised by a single mother, Melanie Shamet, who worked multiple jobs to support him. His parents separated when he was young, and he did not meet his father, former NBA player Ron Davis, until 2021.

According to published biographical accounts, Shamet could dribble a regulation basketball the length of a court at just two years old.

His uncle, Tyler, played a major role in his basketball development. The family faced financial hardship and went through bankruptcy at one point. But Melanie and Tyler made sure Shamet had every opportunity to play. He told The Sunflower that his mother’s sacrifice is the reason he made it to the NBA.

Shamet is not married. As of November 2025, he is in a relationship with Cameron Aimonetti, confirmed by Hello Magazine.

On community work, Shamet has participated in Phoenix Suns Charities events. He told Cronkite News that giving back matters because he remembers what it felt like to struggle.

Final Word

Shamet’s path is a useful counterpoint to the assumption that NBA wealth is built on maximum contracts. He has played for six franchises and absorbed real setbacks — including the waived four-year, $42.5 million Suns extension that cost him roughly $25 million in guaranteed money — and a championship rotation spot at the right moment turned a series of modest deals into long-term security.

Elsewhere in our NBA net worth coverage, his Knicks teammate Jordan Clarkson arrived on a one-year deal for the same title run, while Joe Ingles shows how the same journeyman career can end in the Australian league instead. Tobias Harris and Pat Spencer round out the range of outcomes for non-star players, and Alex Caruso is another role player who turned defence into an $81 million contract.

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