Shortly after being drafted, Sharpe was diagnosed with narcolepsy, a sleeping disorder that causes excessive sleepiness.

[4][5] On July 13, 2009, he was traded along with Arron Afflalo to the Denver Nuggets for a second-round pick in the 2011 NBA draft.

[6] On July 31, 2009, he was traded along with Sonny Weems and cash considerations to the Milwaukee Bucks for Malik Allen.

[9] In March 2013, he signed with GlobalPort Batang Pier of the PBA, replacing Justin Williams as their import.

[10] On March 19, 2013, GlobalPort Batang Pier terminated his contract due to "conduct unbecoming of a professional basketball player" after a controversial photo of him sleeping on parking lot pavement went viral.