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John Turturro jokes about relation to Knicks player Landry Shamet

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:05 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

John Turturro jokes about relation to Knicks player Landry Shamet

Summary

John Turturro played into a lighthearted joke about his resemblance to New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet. In a recent Instagram video, Shamet humorously called Turturro his ‘racially ambiguous illegitimate father,’ to which Turturro replied, ‘We’re related. Cat’s out of the bag.’ Turturro, a well-known Knicks fan, has gained popularity among supporters during the Knicks' championship run. Shamet is set to enter free agency this summer and could draw interest from other teams.

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By the Numbers

•Turturro jokes about being related to Shamet.
•Shamet averaged 9.3 points in the regular season.
•Shamet shot 47.5% from three in the playoffs.
•He will enter free agency this summer.
•Other teams may pursue Shamet for more than $6 million.

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12:05 PMYahoo Sports — John Turturro jokes that he’s ‘related’ to look-a-like New York Knicks NBA Championship winner

What they're saying

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John Turturro can’t hide from the much-discussed resemblance shared by him and New York Knicks swingman Landry Shamet. Turturro is well-known for his contributions to projects like The Big Lebowski, Do the Right Thing, and more, but he’s also become well-known amongst NBA fans as one of the many celebrity Knicks fans.
— Yahoo Sports

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