Shawne Williams facts for kids

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Shawne Williams

Williams in 2023
Small forward / power forward
Personal information
Born	(1986-02-16) February 16, 1986 (age 39) Memphis, Tennessee
Nationality	American
High school	Hamilton High School Memphis, Tennessee
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College	Memphis (2005–2006)
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	2006–2019
Career history
2006–2008	Indiana Pacers
2008–2010	Dallas Mavericks
2010–2011	New York Knicks
2011–2012	New Jersey Nets
2013	Guangzhou Liu Sui
2013–2014	Los Angeles Lakers
2014	Los Angeles D-Fenders
2014	Los Angeles Lakers
2014–2015	Miami Heat
2015	Detroit Pistons
2017–2018	Iowa Wolves
2019	Al-Riffa

Shawne Brian Williams (born February 16, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of Memphis. In 2006, he was chosen as the 17th overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers.

High School Basketball Star

Shawne Williams was a top basketball player in high school. Experts called him a "five-star recruit." This means he was one of the best young players in the country. In 2005, he was ranked as the 5th best shooting guard and the 15th best player overall. He played for Hamilton High School in Memphis, Tennessee.

College Career at Memphis

Williams played college basketball for the University of Memphis. In his first year (2005–06), he played in 36 games and started 34 of them. He scored about 13.2 points and grabbed 6.2 rebounds per game. He also had 1.4 steals and blocks per game.

He was the best freshman in the Conference USA league for scoring and rebounding. Williams was even named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Conference USA tournament. This was after he averaged 18 points and 6.7 rebounds in three games.

Playing in the NBA

Shawne Williams started his professional career in the NBA.

Early Years with the Pacers and Mavericks

Williams signed with the Indiana Pacers in July 2006. He scored 13 points in his very first NBA game against the Chicago Bulls. In 2008, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

Time with the Knicks and Nets

In 2010, Williams was traded to the New Jersey Nets. A few days later, the Nets let him go. Later that year, the New York Knicks signed him. This was his best season in the NBA. He played an important role coming off the bench for the Knicks. The team even made it to the 2011 NBA playoffs.

In 2011, Williams signed a new contract with the New Jersey Nets. However, in 2012, the Nets traded him to the Portland Trail Blazers. He never played a game for the Trail Blazers.

Later NBA Teams

In 2013, Williams played for Guangzhou Liu Sui in China. Later that year, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played for them for a while but was later released. He also played for the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the NBA G League, which is like a minor league for the NBA. He briefly rejoined the Lakers for a 10-day contract.

In 2014, Williams signed with the Miami Heat. He was later traded to the New Orleans Pelicans but was quickly released. He then joined the Detroit Pistons. In 2015, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, but they also released him.

Final Professional Years

In 2017, Williams joined the Iowa Wolves in the NBA G League. In 2019, he played for Al-Riffa in the Bahraini Premier League before ending his career.

Personal Life

Shawne Williams has a strong connection to basketball. His older brother, who passed away, last saw him play at Madison Square Garden. This made Williams choose to play for the New York Knicks when he had the chance.

Shawne Williams is married to Jessica Dime, who is a rapper and was on the TV show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. They have two children: a daughter named Blessing (born in 2018) and a son named Wisdom (born in 2023).

NBA Career Stats

Regular Season

Playoffs

Images for kids

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  Williams as part of the Knicks in 2010

See also

In Spanish: Shawne Williams para niños