Former Hawks lottery pick to receive $400K alimony payment

Here's a quick look back at the Shelden Williams' career with the Atlanta Hawks. (AP file photo)

Shelden Williams, the "Landlord" as he was known at Duke, was chosen by the Hawks as the fifth overall pick of the 2006 NBA Draft. He was selected ahead of Brandon Roy, last season's Rookie of the Year, who is averaging nearly 38 minutes on the court.

Williams came highly touted from his time at Duke. An All-American, he began as a starter early for the Hawks fell out of the rotation halfway through the year before finishing strong. For the season he averaged 5.5 points and 5.4 rebounds in 18.7 minutes.

Williams showed some promise his rookie year. He garnered the Rookie of the Month award for April recording four double-doubles that month -- he led all rookies with eight for the season.

Tennessee's Candace Parker (hazed by Duke's "Cameron Crazies") has enjoyed a two-year long engagement to the Hawks' Shelden Williams. "We both put in a lot of sacrifices," Williams said. "It has been harder this year. Our schedule seems to conflict more now."

In 14 games in November, Williams averaged almost 11 minutes of playing time. His most consistent period on the court. He averaged dipped in January and he's played in but one game this month.

After Williams was the victim of a carjacking outside a barbershop on Cascade Road, just hours before the Hawks played the Charlotte Bobcats in December at Philips Arena, he spent more time on the bench.

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Here's a quick look back at the Shelden Williams' career with the Atlanta Hawks. (AP file photo)

By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

April 17, 2018

Former Hawks lottery pick Shelden Williams will reportedly receive $400,000 in alimony in his divorce settlement, according to TMZ Sports.

Williams, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft by the Hawks, filed for divorce in 2017 from WNBA superstar Candace Parker. The couple wed in 2008 and although Williams reportedly earned more than $12 million during his NBA career, Parker has reportedly earned significantly more during her professional career - including endorsements and a lengthy career overseas.

#WNBADraft Day! Good luck to all the young women on this exciting day! Can’t believe it’s been 10 years since I was drafted! Enjoy, reflect, be proud today in what you have accomplished up to this point! Be ready to bring it though...it’s the most competitive league in the world! pic.twitter.com/3Zv5IYt2rE
— Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) April 12, 2018

The former WNBA MVP and University of Tennessee star will make a one-time alimony payment to Williams, who lasted 1 ½ seasons with the Hawks.

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