Iman Shumpert’s ex Teyana Taylor drops 5-word reaction to Rickea Jackson’s fashion compliment

Iman Shumpert’s ex, Teyana Taylor, often found her name in the media roundabout during her split with the former NBA champion. Recently, however, her name has been mentioned positively in basketball circles, with LA Sparks’ rising star Rickea Jackson naming her as “the best-dressed non-hooper” in a rapid-fire interview with ‘League Fits’ and ‘WSlam’.

Normally, this may not be a big deal for a renowned model and actress. However, Iman Shumpert’s ex seemed to take the comment from the rising basketball star particularly well, responding to the compliment when it was posted on Instagram.

Teyana Taylor, tagging Rickea Jackson in her response, thanked her for the praise, marking a wholesome exchange between two fashionistas with basketball connections.

“Thanks for the love mama! @rickea 🫶🏾🌹🙏🏾” responded Taylor, to the post by @leaguefits and @wslam.

Aside from being known as Iman Shumpert’s ex, Teyana Taylor has deep-rooted connections with basketball culture. Rickea Jackson’s acknowledgment of her sense of fashion is another such link. Taylor was also featured in the 2023 reboot of the basketball cult classic ‘White Men Can’t Jump’, alongside fellow musicians Jack Harlow and Vince Staples, cementing her place in basketball culture through her significant role in the movie.

In addition to naming Teyana Taylor as the best-dressed non-hooper, Jackson also named herself and Arike Ogunbowale as the best-dressed players in the WNBA. However, when asked about the NBA, the All-Rookie guard responded that she does not follow the men’s game at all.

Taylor’s mention as the best-dressed non-hooper by Rickea Jackson may not have surprised anyone. After all, Taylor holds the record for designing the fastest-selling sneakers in Adidas Originals history, the Teyana Taylor x Adidas Originals Harlem GLC — a notable feat given the popularity of the ‘Samba’ and ‘Gazelle’ in modern culture. The multi-faceted Taylor possesses a net worth of around $5 million, according to the latest reports from ‘Celebrity Net Worth.’

Iman Shumpert’s ex reportedly earned twice as much money per month compared to the former NBA star

Shumpert, the former Knicks and Cavaliers wing, despite only being 34 has been out of the league for over three years. While he has found success with various off-court ventures and associations such as his win on Dancing with the Stars, at the time of their divorce proceedings, it was reported that Iman Shumpert’s ex, Teyana Taylor, was earning $94,000 a month compared to his $48,000.

The couple were together for nearly a decade and tied the knot in 2016. They have two children together. They even had a VH1 reality show titled ‘Teyana and Iman’ and were among the most popular couples involving an NBA player at the time. However, they finalized their divorce in 2024, with Taylor alleging Shumpert of “treating her cruelly and displaying extreme narcissistic behavior throughout the majority of their marriage”.

The former NBA champion has denied all such allegations. He stated that he and Taylor split up due to an “irretrievable broken bond”. The rumor mill surrounding the duo has died down, and only the two of them are likely to know what truly led to their divorce.

Edited by Alvin Amansec