Shelden Williams is a professional basketball player, currently playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association. Williams plays the forward and center position and has been in the league since 2006.
On May 13, 2009, Williams and wife Candace Parker welcomed their first child, a baby girl.CBSSports.com: Sparks Star Parker Gives Birth to Baby Girl
Trade Deadline
Before the 2009 trade deadline, Williams was traded by the Sacramento Kings to the Minnesota Timberwolves along with point guard Bobby Brown.News 10: Kings Send Brown, Williams to Minnesota (February 19, 2009)
Shelden Williams Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Sacremento Kings
- NBA.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-9
- Weight: 250
- Rookie Year: 2006
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Position
Power forward/center
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Birthplace
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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In high school rated the nation's number one forward by Basketball News and Prepstars
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Uniform Number
33
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College
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Drafted in 2006 by the Atlanta Hawks
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Traded to the Kings in 2007
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2009 traded to the Timberwolves
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Spouse
Los Angeles Sparks basketball player Candace Parker
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2005-2006
Named Defensive Player of the Year by National Association of Basketball Coaches
