Iman Shumpert’s hair: The biggest adjustment of the Finals so far

We’re not sure why Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Iman Shumpert decided to switch his style up before Game 2 of the 2016 NBA Finals on Sunday. Maybe he wanted to make a clean break after scoring three points and putting up a -15 in the Cavs’ Game 1 loss; maybe he just felt a little antsy and wanted a change before summer. Whatever the reason, Shump went away from his famous high-top fade:

… and it’s safe to say folks noticed:

Warriors in 4 because Shump decided to wear a perm today https://t.co/D33VuhFClQ

— Ry (@JustRyCole) June 5, 2016

Why is Iman Shumpert out here looking like the lead singer The System? #DontDisturbThisGroove https://t.co/LIWZOQlRkm

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) June 5, 2016

(That, friends, is a strong reference.)

Shump got a perm Cavs already down by 8 pic.twitter.com/oBCUnEfrvZ

— victoria (@CountOnVic) June 5, 2016

Iman “Hollywood Montrose” Shumpert #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/UnP1zrtCY4

— LizzLocker (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) June 5, 2016

Shump got L.A. Reid’s hair from when he was in The Deele

— FOST (@GeorgeFoster72) June 5, 2016

(This, too, is a tremendous pull.)

It’s like Shumpert forgot to get his hair proper water and sunlight.

— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) June 6, 2016

.@BDaugherty just said it looks like Shumpert has a rooster on his head… 😂😂😂😂😂

— Cassidy Hubbarth (@CassidyHubbarth) June 6, 2016

Iman Shumpert looking like Bobby Proud pic.twitter.com/R8bqhWGOl7

— Christian Carlos ++® (@Dreamvillainous) June 6, 2016

Iman Shumpert’s hair could be a critical adjustment in this series.

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 6, 2016

Shump rocking the Todd from Wedding Crashers hair pic.twitter.com/WQUoEdjWbC

— Mike Goldfarb (@Shaqtin_A_Fool) June 6, 2016

I’m completely distracted by Shumpert’s hair

— John Karalis (@RedsArmy_John) June 6, 2016

Shumpert out there looking like Sammy Davis Jr.

— OMG, LaJethro (@LaJethroJenkins) June 6, 2016

Iman Shumpert look like a dude at Coachella wearing a retro Iman Shumpert jersey pic.twitter.com/iCWAP94KYT

— Dane Carbaugh (@danecarbaugh) June 6, 2016

… Well, I think it looks nice.

I do hope Shump goes back to the high-top at some point, though. There just aren’t nearly enough follicular tributes to Johnny Bravo left in the NBA, if you ask me.

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