Shawne Williams
Encyclopedia
Shawne Brian Williams is an American
professional basketball
player who last played for the New York Knicks
of the NBA. He was originally selected 17th overall in the 2006 NBA Draft
out of University of Memphis
by the Indiana Pacers
.
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.
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.
, 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 of 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.
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Indiana
| 46 || 3 || 12.1 || .469 || .365 || .550 || 1.8 || .5 || .1 || .2 || 3.9
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Indiana
| 65 || 3 || 14.9|| .427 || .314 || .717 || 2.7 || .9 || .4 || .4 || 6.7
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Dallas
| 15 || 0 || 11.3 || .286 || .059 || .818 || 3.1 || .1 || .1 || .6 || 2.8
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | New York
| 64 || 11 || 20.7 || .426 || .401 || .837 || 3.7 || .7 || .6 || .8 || 7.1
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| align="left" | Career
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| 190 || 17 || 15.9 || .425 || .354 || .737 || 2.9 || .7 || .4 || .5 || 5.9
| align="left" | 2011
| align="left" | New York
| 4 || 0 || 25.3 || .417 || .429 || .750 || 3.5 || 1.3 || 1.0 || 1.0 || 8.0
|-class="sortbottom"
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 4 || 0 || 25.3 || .417 || .429 || .750 || 3.5 || 1.3 || 1.0 || 1.0 || 8.0
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
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player who last played for the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
of the NBA. He was originally selected 17th overall in the 2006 NBA Draft
2006 NBA Draft
The 2006 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2006 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players,...
out of University of Memphis
University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system....
by the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
.
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
Conference USA
Conference USA, officially abbreviated C-USA, is a college athletic conference whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports...
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.
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
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
for Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones (basketball)
Eddie Charles Jones is an American former professional basketball player. Jones played college basketball at Temple University and was the 1993–94 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year...
, two second round draft picks and cash.
On January 11, 2010, the Mavericks traded him and Kris Humphries
Kris Humphries
Kris Nathan Humphries is an American professional basketball player who last played for the NBA's New Jersey Nets. He became an unrestricted free agent in 2011.-Early life:...
to the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
for Eduardo Najera
Eduardo Nájera
Eduardo Alonso Nájera Pérez is a Mexican professional basketball player in the NBA, currently playing for the Charlotte Bobcats.-Personal information:...
. Four days later, the Nets waived Williams.
On September 23, 2010, the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
signed Williams to a 1-year contract.
Personal life
On September 11, 2007, Williams was arrested in IndianapolisIndianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, 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
Handgun
A handgun is a firearm designed to be held and operated by one hand. This characteristic differentiates handguns as a general class of firearms from long guns such as rifles and shotguns ....
.
In January of 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.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Indiana
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
| 46 || 3 || 12.1 || .469 || .365 || .550 || 1.8 || .5 || .1 || .2 || 3.9
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Indiana
| 65 || 3 || 14.9|| .427 || .314 || .717 || 2.7 || .9 || .4 || .4 || 6.7
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
| 15 || 0 || 11.3 || .286 || .059 || .818 || 3.1 || .1 || .1 || .6 || 2.8
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| align="left" | New York
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 64 || 11 || 20.7 || .426 || .401 || .837 || 3.7 || .7 || .6 || .8 || 7.1
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| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 190 || 17 || 15.9 || .425 || .354 || .737 || 2.9 || .7 || .4 || .5 || 5.9
Playoffs
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2011 NBA Playoffs
The 2011 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualified for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format. The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on...
| align="left" | New York
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 4 || 0 || 25.3 || .417 || .429 || .750 || 3.5 || 1.3 || 1.0 || 1.0 || 8.0
|-class="sortbottom"
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 4 || 0 || 25.3 || .417 || .429 || .750 || 3.5 || 1.3 || 1.0 || 1.0 || 8.0