| Williams in October 2010 | |
| No. 7 New Jersey Nets | |
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| Small forward / Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth | February 16, 1986 |
| 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 | |
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| 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.
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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.[1]
On January 11, 2010, the Mavericks traded him and Kris Humphries to the New Jersey Nets for Eduardo Najera.[2] Four days later, the Nets waived Williams.[3]
On September 23, 2010, the New York Knicks signed Williams to a 1-year contract.[4] 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. [5]
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.[6][7]
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.[8]
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.[9]
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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 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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