Shawne Williams facts for kids
Williams with the Knicks in 2010
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| Small forward / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 16, 1986 Memphis, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Laurinburg Institute (Laurinburg, North Carolina) |
| 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 before being selected 17th overall in the 2006 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers.
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High school career
Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Williams was listed as the No. 5 shooting guard and the No. 15 player in the nation in 2005.
College career
In his freshman year of 2005–06 at Memphis, Williams averaged 13.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game while also averaging 1.4 steals and blocks, playing in 36 games while starting 34. He led all Conference USA freshmen in scoring and rebounding. Williams averaged 18.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in three games in the Conference USA tournament, being named the tournament MVP. He can also play at the guard position.
Professional career
Indiana Pacers (2006–2008)
Williams signed with the Indiana Pacers July 6, 2006. Williams scored 13 points in his NBA debut against the Chicago Bulls on December 11, 2006.
Dallas Mavericks (2008–2010)
On October 10, 2008, Williams was traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Eddie Jones, two first-round draft picks and cash.
New York Knicks (2010–2011)
On January 11, 2010, the Mavericks traded him and Kris Humphries to the New Jersey Nets for Eduardo Nájera. Four days later, the Nets waived Williams.
On September 23, 2010, the New York Knicks signed Williams to a one-year contract. Williams had his best season with New York, playing a key role off the bench for the team as the Knicks reached the 2011 NBA playoffs.
New Jersey Nets (2011–2012)
On December 15, 2011, the New Jersey Nets signed Williams to a two-year contract, beating the offer made by the New York Knicks.
Guangzhou Liu Sui (2013)
On March 15, 2012, the Nets traded Williams, Mehmet Okur, and a 2012 first-round draft pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for veteran small forward Gerald Wallace. Williams never appeared in a game for Portland.
In early 2013, Williams joined Guangzhou Liu Sui for the 2013 NBL season.
Los Angeles Lakers / Los Angeles D-Fenders (2013–2014)
On September 3, 2013, Williams signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was waived on January 7, 2014, the deadline before his contract would become guaranteed. The Lakers had injuries to guards Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Steve Blake, Jordan Farmar, and Xavier Henry, and wanted to free up Williams' roster spot and salary in the event they later need another replacement at guard.
On January 27, 2014, Williams was acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA D-League. On February 6, 2014, he re-signed with the Lakers to a 10-day contract. He did not sign a second 10-day contract with the Lakers after his first 10-day contract expired. On February 19, 2014, he was re-acquired by the D-Fenders.
Miami Heat (2014–2015)
On August 1, 2014, Williams signed with the Miami Heat, rejoining former Pacers teammate Danny Granger.
On February 19, 2015, Williams was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in a three-team trade involving the Phoenix Suns. Three days later, he was waived by the Pelicans.
Detroit Pistons (2015)
On February 24, 2015, Williams was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Pistons.
On June 11, 2015, Williams was traded, along with Caron Butler, to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Ersan İlyasova. However, he was later waived by the Bucks on June 30, 2015.
Iowa Wolves (2017–2018)
In October 2017, Williams joined the Iowa Wolves in the NBA G League.
Al-Riffa (2019)
On January 21, 2019, Williams was reported to have joined the Al-Riffa of the Bahraini Premier League.
Personal life
From 2011-2013 Williams dated Little Rock model Molly Mclane. As of 2017, Williams is engaged to rapper and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta cast member Jessica Dime. They have a daughter born in 2018.
NBA career statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 | Indiana | 46 | 3 | 12.1 | .469 | .365 | .550 | 1.8 | .5 | .1 | .2 | 3.9 |
| 2007–08 | Indiana | 65 | 3 | 14.9 | .427 | .314 | .717 | 2.7 | .9 | .4 | .4 | 6.7 |
| 2008–09 | Dallas | 15 | 0 | 11.3 | .286 | .059 | .818 | 3.1 | .1 | .1 | .6 | 2.8 |
| 2010–11 | New York | 64 | 11 | 20.7 | .426 | .401 | .837 | 3.7 | .7 | .6 | .8 | 7.1 |
| 2011–12 | New Jersey | 25 | 6 | 20.6 | .286 | .241 | .727 | 2.7 | .6 | .4 | .4 | 4.5 |
| 2013–14 | L.A. Lakers | 36 | 13 | 20.9 | .380 | .326 | .700 | 4.6 | .8 | .5 | .8 | 5.6 |
| 2014–15 | Miami | 44 | 22 | 21.0 | .425 | .395 | .848 | 3.2 | .8 | .5 | .4 | 6.6 |
| 2014–15 | Detroit | 19 | 0 | 8.6 | .317 | .154 | 1.000 | 1.4 | .4 | .2 | .2 | 2.6 |
| Career | 314 | 58 | 17.1 | .403 | .339 | .755 | 3.0 | .7 | .4 | .5 | 5.6 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2011 | New York | 4 | 0 | 25.3 | .417 | .429 | .750 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 8.0 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 25.3 | .417 | .429 | .750 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 8.0 | |
See also
In Spanish: Shawne Williams para niños
