Former Laker Shawne Williams named D-League performer of the week
Former Lakers forward Shawne Williams on Monday was named NBA Development League performer of the week.
Playing for the Lakers’ D-League affiliate, Williams is the third D-Fender to win the honor this season, joining Manny Harris, who also played with the Lakers this season, and Terrence Williams.
At 25-15, the D-Fenders are in first place in the West Division, having a better season than the 22-44 Lakers.
OFFICIAL: Shawne Williams has been named @nbadleague Performer of the Week, he averaged 26.3 pts, 7.3 reb & 2.7 blk pic.twitter.com/qXW3fP8PV9— L.A. D-Fenders (@DFenders) March 17, 2014
Williams signed with the Lakers last summer on a partially guaranteed contract. He was cut in January but later rejoined the team on a pair of 10-day contracts.
Through 36 appearances with the Lakers, Williams averaged 5.6 points and 4.6 rebounds a game.
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