Shawn Williams (lacrosse)

Shawn Williams (born June 20, 1974) is a Canadian former lacrosse player who became the inaugural general manager and head coach of the Las Vegas Desert Dogs in the National Lacrosse League. As a player he began in the NLL in 1998 with the Ontario Raiders, who became the Toronto Rock, and went on to spend seasons with the Buffalo Bandits, ten with the Rochester Knighthawks and later the Edmonton Rush. His best year was 2004, when he finished third in the league in goals with 45 and was named to the first All-Pro team. He played in six NLL All-Star games and scored the overtime winner in the 2008 game. In summer box lacrosse he starred for the Brooklin Redmen, winning the 2000 Mann Cup and three scoring titles, and he also played field lacrosse for Canada at two World Lacrosse Championships. He joined the NLL Hall of Fame in 2021.