Shawne Williams

Shawne Williams

Williams in October 2010
No. 7   New Jersey Nets
Small forward / Power forward
Personal information
Date of birth	February 16, 1986 (1986-02-16)
Place of birth	Memphis, Tennessee
Nationality	American
High school	Laurinburg Institute/Hamilton
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College	Memphis
NBA Draft	2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	2006–present
League	NBA
Career history
Indiana Pacers (2006–2008) Dallas Mavericks (2008–2010) New York Knicks (2010–2011) New Jersey Nets (2011–present)
Stats at NBA.com

Shawne Brian Williams (born February 16, 1986 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New Jersey Nets. He was originally selected 17th overall in the 2006 NBA Draft out of University of Memphis by the Indiana Pacers.

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.

NBA career

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. He now ranks second among Pacers rookies of all time with points scored in a rookie debut.

On October 10, 2008, Williams was traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Eddie Jones, two second round draft picks and cash.

On January 11, 2010, the Mavericks traded him and Kris Humphries to the New Jersey Nets for Eduardo Najera. Four days later, the Nets waived Williams.

On September 23, 2010, the New York Knicks signed Williams to a 1-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 NBA playoffs.

On December 15, 2011 the New Jersey Nets signed Williams to a 2 year contract, beating the offer made by the New York Knicks.

Personal life

On September 11, 2007, Williams was arrested in Indianapolis, Indiana on a charge of possession of marijuana. Two passengers in Williams' car were also arrested. One was charged with possession of marijuana, the other was charged with possession of a stolen handgun.

In January 2010, Williams was arrested in Memphis on felony drug charges for selling a codeine substance. Williams later pleaded guilty in April to misdemeanor drug possession. He was placed on six months' probation, ordered to undergo mandatory drug testing, attend a drug offender school and make a $10,000 contribution to the Shelby County Drug Treatment Court. His legal situation cleared up quickly.

A close friend of his college coach, John Calipari, Brown invited Williams to a free-agent mini camp to determine Charlotte's roster for the 2010 Orlando summer league. Williams later on made the summer league squad with Charlotte; showing a great understanding of the game of basketball.

During the summer of 2010, Williams received training camp invitations from two teams: the New York Knicks and Charlotte Bobcats. Williams' older brother, who was murdered, last saw him play at the Madison Square Garden. As a result of this sentimental connection, Williams chose to attend the Knicks' training camp.

NBA career statistics

Legend
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
Career		190	17	15.9	.425	.354	.737	2.9	.7	.4	.5	5.9

Playoffs

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
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

External links

• Shawne Williams at NBA.com
• Shawne Williams at Basketball-Reference.com