Shawne Williams Net Worth

What Is Shawne Williams’ Net Worth?

As of 2024, Shawne Williams, the former American professional basketball player, has an estimated net worth of $6 million. This figure is primarily derived from his earnings during his professional basketball career, which included salaries from various NBA teams and endorsements. After retiring from professional basketball, Williams has also been involved in different business ventures and investments which contributes to his financial stability.

Shawne Williams’ Career Earnings and Contracts

Shawne Williams’ NBA career spanned several teams, including the Indiana Pacers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat. Throughout his time in the NBA, Shawne Williams secured total earnings of $14,540,342 from his NBA salaries alone. His contracts varied across different teams. For instance, during the 2011-2012 season with the New Jersey Nets, he earned $3 million. In the 2012-2013 season with the Portland Trail Blazers, his salary was $2.6 million. Later, during a brief stint with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2013-2014, he earned $65,100 followed by $475,300. He also played for the New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit Pistons in 2014-2015, earning $1.2 million with each team.

In 2011, when Shawne Williams signed with the New Jersey Nets, the contract was a two-year, $5 million deal. The New York Knicks were offering a similar contract at the time, but Williams chose the Nets. During his 10-day contract with the Lakers in February 2014, he earned $69,998; however, after NBA reimbursements, only $52,017 counted against the team’s salary cap and luxury tax.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Shawne Brian Williams was born on February 16, 1986, in Memphis, Tennessee. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches and weighing 225 pounds, Williams played as a small forward, power forward, and shooting guard during his career. Williams attended Laurinburg Institute in North Carolina, where he was recognized as a five-star recruit. He was ranked as the No. 5 shooting guard and the No. 15 player in the nation in 2005. He then played college basketball for the University of Memphis Tigers. In his freshman year of 2005–06, he averaged 13.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Williams also led all Conference USA freshmen in scoring and rebounding. During the Conference USA tournament, he averaged 18.0 points and 6.7 rebounds over three games and was named the tournament MVP.

Williams was drafted #17 overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2006 NBA Draft. Williams scored 13 points in his NBA debut against the Chicago Bulls on December 11, 2006. On October 10, 2008, Williams was traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Eddie Jones, two first-round draft picks and cash. 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.

Post-NBA Career and Ventures

After retiring from professional basketball, Shawne Williams has explored various business ventures and investments. However, specific details regarding these ventures, such as the names of companies or investment amounts, are not publicly available.

Personal Life and Relationships

Off the court, Shawne Williams is married to Jessica Dime, a television personality and rapper known for her role on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.” The couple has two children: a daughter named Blessing, born in 2018, and a son named Wisdom, born in 2023.