Shelden Williams
Position: PF
Hgt: 6'9"
Wgt: 250
Age: 25
Number: 22
Nickname: The Landlord
College: Duke
Yrs with Team: 1
Yrs in League: 2
Previous Teams: Atlanta ('06-'08)
How Acquired: trade For Mike Bibby (Feb '08)
Contract: 2008-09: $3.4mil; 2009-10: $4.3mil (Team Option)
Strengths: strength
Weaknesses: height, athleticism
Offense (Scoring & Passing)
Had no real offensive role for the team last year. Core of his offensive game, like his defensive game, was just brute strength. Showed some solid meat and potatoes post moves, but keyed off of his strength and ability to get post positon and then not be rooted out. Would sometimes just opt for an amateurish but nonetheless effective plow move, getting his big shoulder into an opponent and just carrying them with him right to the hoop. Has some problems with longer opponents inside. Possesses a surprisingly smooth midrange jumper from the elbow that did not go in at a high clip last year. Can dunk, but not with ease, and is largely a below the rim player. No factor at all as a passer, and a bit turnover prone.
Defense & Rebounding
Hard to move on defense due to his strength, but easy to shoot over. Does not always use the strength to best advantage before the catch, letting guys get position that is too deep to stop. Is willing to follow guys out to the perimeter, but clearly more comfortable inside. Has the quickness of a center in the body of a power forward. As a help defender has the mentality to protect the paint, but not the length and athleticism. Stands in there, challenges drivers, but generally challenges them standing flatfooted. Notoriously long reach helps him make the occassional surprise block below the rim, but does not appear to be an intimidator at this level. Minature earthmover in there on the boards. Won't rebound too far out of his area, but is able to establish and hold position, block out, and simply shove people out of the way.
Intangibles
Was not with the team long enough to get any real feel on this front. Caused no problems, but was obviously not enthused about being pinned to the bench. Not much of a cheerleader type. You would say that coming from Duke should be an automatic commendation for his brains and character...and then you remember the history of ex-Duke PFs in the league. Fiancee of Candace Parker, so maybe some of her mojo will rub off on him.
Stats 07-08*: 12.9min 5.2pts (.491 FG% .000 3pt% .667 FT%) 3.5reb 0.3ast 0.3stl 0.4blk 0.8TO
Stats Career: 15.8min 4.8pts (.447 FG% .333 3pt% .727 FT%) 4.4reb 0.4ast 0.5stl 0.4blk 0.9TO
*stats for Sacramento half of the year
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Position: PF
Hgt: 6'9"
Wgt: 250
Age: 25
Number: 22
Nickname: The Landlord
College: Duke
Yrs with Team: 1
Yrs in League: 2
Previous Teams: Atlanta ('06-'08)
How Acquired: trade For Mike Bibby (Feb '08)
Contract: 2008-09: $3.4mil; 2009-10: $4.3mil (Team Option)
Strengths: strength
Weaknesses: height, athleticism
Offense (Scoring & Passing)
Had no real offensive role for the team last year. Core of his offensive game, like his defensive game, was just brute strength. Showed some solid meat and potatoes post moves, but keyed off of his strength and ability to get post positon and then not be rooted out. Would sometimes just opt for an amateurish but nonetheless effective plow move, getting his big shoulder into an opponent and just carrying them with him right to the hoop. Has some problems with longer opponents inside. Possesses a surprisingly smooth midrange jumper from the elbow that did not go in at a high clip last year. Can dunk, but not with ease, and is largely a below the rim player. No factor at all as a passer, and a bit turnover prone.
Defense & Rebounding
Hard to move on defense due to his strength, but easy to shoot over. Does not always use the strength to best advantage before the catch, letting guys get position that is too deep to stop. Is willing to follow guys out to the perimeter, but clearly more comfortable inside. Has the quickness of a center in the body of a power forward. As a help defender has the mentality to protect the paint, but not the length and athleticism. Stands in there, challenges drivers, but generally challenges them standing flatfooted. Notoriously long reach helps him make the occassional surprise block below the rim, but does not appear to be an intimidator at this level. Minature earthmover in there on the boards. Won't rebound too far out of his area, but is able to establish and hold position, block out, and simply shove people out of the way.
Intangibles
Was not with the team long enough to get any real feel on this front. Caused no problems, but was obviously not enthused about being pinned to the bench. Not much of a cheerleader type. You would say that coming from Duke should be an automatic commendation for his brains and character...and then you remember the history of ex-Duke PFs in the league. Fiancee of Candace Parker, so maybe some of her mojo will rub off on him.
Stats 07-08*: 12.9min 5.2pts (.491 FG% .000 3pt% .667 FT%) 3.5reb 0.3ast 0.3stl 0.4blk 0.8TO
Stats Career: 15.8min 4.8pts (.447 FG% .333 3pt% .727 FT%) 4.4reb 0.4ast 0.5stl 0.4blk 0.9TO
*stats for Sacramento half of the year
NBA.com profile
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