WATCH: NBA champ Shumpert tries to catch Staryu with Irving

MANILA, Philippines – Not even NBA champions are immune to Pokemon Go.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert was also sucked into the Pokemon Go craze when he endeavored to capture Staryu, a water pokemon, before getting in some yoga in Miami Beach at 7 am on Friday, September 16.

Teammate Kyrie Irving, one of the heroes in the Cavs’ NBA title run last June, incredulously documented Shumpert’s undertaking.

When it's #2KDay, but you still gotta catch 'em all…(via @KyrieIrving) pic.twitter.com/ZUZrsgYSnS

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) September 16, 2016

“Shump! Give it a break!” Irving implored his teammate.

“There’s a Staryu. There’s a Staryu right here,” responded Shumpert, who showed his smartphone to Irving and proceeded to catching the pokemon with a curve ball.

Unfortunately it broke free from the pokeball.

Perhaps Irving can get an update when Shumpert evolves it into Starmie?

The Cavs will defend their first-ever championship when the new NBA season begins late October.  – Rappler.com