Brian Shaw is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 14 seasons. He was born on March 22, 1966, in Oakland, California, and attended St. Mary's College of California, where he played college basketball.
Shaw was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 1988 NBA draft. He played for the Celtics for two seasons before being traded to the Miami Heat in 1990. He played for the Heat for two seasons before being traded to the Orlando Magic in 1992.
Shaw played for the Magic for four seasons and was a key player on the team that reached the NBA Finals in 1995. He then played for the Golden State Warriors for one season before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1997.
Shaw played for the 76ers for one season before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1998. He played for the Trail Blazers for one season before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1999.
Shaw played for the Lakers for four seasons and was a key player on the team that won three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. He then played for the Miami Heat for one season before returning to the Lakers in 2003.
Shaw played for the Lakers for one more season before retiring from the NBA in 2004. He then began his coaching career, serving as an assistant coach for the Lakers from 2004 to 2011.
In 2011, Shaw was hired as the head coach of the Indiana Pacers. He coached the Pacers for two seasons before being hired as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets in 2013.
Shaw coached the Nuggets for one and a half seasons before being fired in 2015. He then returned to the Lakers as an assistant coach for the 2016-17 season.
Throughout his career, Shaw was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions. He was also known for his leadership and work ethic, both on and off the court.
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