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Brian Shaw

Brian Shaw may refer to: ==Sports== ==Other fields==
  • Brian Shaw (dancer), British ballet dancer and choreographer
  • Brian Shaw (shipping executive), American shipping industry leader

Sports

Brian Shaw (basketball)

Brian Keith Shaw, born March 22, 1966, in , is an American professional coach and former player. He played at Saint Mary's College and was selected by the in the first round of the . Over a 14-season NBA career as a and shooting guard, Shaw appeared in 989 regular-season games, contributing to multiple playoff runs across teams including the Celtics, , and . Shaw achieved significant success during his four seasons with the from 1999 to 2003, where he won three consecutive NBA championships in 2000, 2001, and 2002 as a key reserve player under head coach . These titles highlighted his role in the Lakers' dynasty, providing veteran leadership and clutch performances in the postseason. Following his playing in 2003, Shaw transitioned to coaching, amassing over two decades of NBA experience in various assistant roles with teams like the , , and , where he served as head coach from 2013 to 2015. As of 2025, Shaw continues his coaching career as an assistant coach for the , a position he has held since 2021. Earlier, he led the NBA G League's Ignite team as head coach in 2020, guiding elite prospects through a challenging season amid the . His extensive tenure underscores his influence in developing players and contributing to championship-caliber programs.

Brian Shaw (strongman)

Brian Shaw, born on February 26, 1982, is an retired professional known for his exceptional size and strength in the sport. Standing at 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) tall, Shaw competed at body weights reaching up to 440 lb (200 kg), leveraging his massive frame to excel in events requiring raw power and endurance. His career highlighted the physical demands of strongman competition, where athletes perform feats like lifting massive stones, flipping tires, and pulling vehicles over short distances. Shaw achieved international prominence through multiple victories at the (WSM) competition, the premier event in the sport. He won the title in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2016, establishing himself as one of the most dominant figures in history with four championships overall. These successes underscored his consistency and ability to outperform elite competitors from around the world in grueling multi-day contests. In addition to his competitive accolades, Shaw organized and won the inaugural Shaw Classic in 2020, a high-profile event he created to showcase top athletes and innovative challenges. He repeated as in 2023, marking his retirement from professional competition after that victory. Shaw also gained broader visibility through his appearance in the documentary Born Strong (2017), which followed leading strongmen preparing for the .

Bryan Shaw (baseball)

Bryan Anthony Shaw (born November 8, 1987) is an American known primarily for his role as a relief specialist in (MLB). Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round of the 2008 MLB Draft out of Long Beach State University, Shaw made his debut with the team on June 10, 2011. Over his 14-season career, he has appeared in 796 games, establishing himself as one of the most durable relievers in the league with a career 3.96 and 681 strikeouts across 764.1 . Shaw's career trajectory included stints with multiple franchises, showcasing his versatility in high-leverage situations. He spent his initial years with the Diamondbacks (2011–2012) before joining the Indians (later Guardians) from 2013 to 2017, where he became a key . Later, he played for the Colorado Rockies (2018–2021), returning briefly to the Mariners in 2020 and the Guardians in 2022, and concluding his MLB tenure with the in 2023–2024. Notable for his endurance, Shaw ranks fifth among active pitchers in holds with 174, reflecting his effectiveness in preserving leads without closing games, as evidenced by his modest 19 career saves. In 2025, Shaw signed a contract with the in December 2024 but was released in April after struggling in Triple-A with the . He then joined the Seattle Mariners on another deal in late April, only to be released again in June. As of November 2025, Shaw remains a , continuing to pursue opportunities in professional baseball at age 38.

Brian Shaw (rugby league)

Brian Shaw (1931 – 13 February 2011) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward, primarily in the loose forward and second-row positions, during the and . Born in , he emerged from the schools system and signed his first professional contract with in 1952 for £250, making over 300 appearances for the club across nine seasons and scoring 81 tries. In January 1961, Shaw transferred to for a then-world-record fee of £13,250, which included cash and two players, marking one of the most significant deals in history at the time. He contributed immediately to Leeds' success, playing 105 games and scoring 15 tries, including key roles in their 1961 victory with a 25–10 win over in the final. Known for his belligerent running style and solid defensive tackling, Shaw retired in 1964 as the game's most expensive player to date. Shaw earned six caps for , debuting in 1956 against and featuring in the 1956–57 series, where the Lions regained the series. He was a key member of the team that won the 1960 , appearing in two matches during the tournament on home soil and scoring a try against in a 33–7 victory. Additionally, he represented the English League XIII and in representative matches, contributing to an 83.33% win rate across his international appearances.

Brian Shaw (ice hockey, born 1962)

Brian Shaw is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player born on May 20, 1962, in Edmonton, Alberta. He played as a right winger and was selected by the Chicago Black Hawks in the fourth round, 78th overall, of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. Despite the draft selection, Shaw never appeared in an NHL game during his career, which spanned from 1977 to 1987 primarily in junior and minor professional leagues. Shaw's junior career was spent predominantly with the Portland Winter Hawks of the (WHL), where he played from the 1977–78 season through 1981–82, also appearing briefly with the St. Albert Saints of the in 1978–79. In his final junior season of 1981–82, he recorded a standout performance with 56 goals and 76 assists for 132 points in 69 games, contributing to the Winter Hawks' WHL championship win that year. Over 215 WHL games, Shaw amassed 129 goals and 167 assists for 296 points, showcasing his offensive prowess as a forward. Transitioning to professional hockey, Shaw competed in the () and International Hockey League (IHL), with his most notable tenure in the IHL alongside the Peoria Rivermen from 1984 to 1987, including a stint with the Peoria Prancers in 1983–84. He helped the Rivermen capture the IHL's Turner Cup championship in the 1984–85 season, scoring 31 goals and 14 assists in 63 regular-season games that year, followed by a career-high 41 goals in 1985–86. In the , Shaw suited up for the Springfield Indians in 1982–84 and the Adirondack Red Wings in 1985–86, totaling 20 goals and 20 assists in 106 games across those teams. Over 209 IHL games, he recorded 108 goals and 76 assists for 184 points, establishing himself as a reliable scorer in minor professional circuits. Shaw's playing career concluded after the 1986–87 season, after which he transitioned into coaching and scouting roles within , though he remains distinct from the earlier Canadian figure Brian C. Shaw, who shared involvement in Alberta-based programs.

Brian C. Shaw (ice hockey coach)

Brian Campbell Shaw was a Canadian coach prominent in the junior and professional ranks during the mid-20th century. Born on November 8, 1930, he passed away on July 27, 1993. Shaw's most notable professional role came as of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association (). He led the team during the 1973–74 season, guiding them to a 38–37–3 record and a third-place finish in the WHA Western Division, though they lost in the first round of the . In the 1974–75 season, Shaw coached the first 59 games, posting a 30–26–3 mark before being replaced by Bill Hunter, with the Oilers finishing fifth and missing the . Overall, his WHA tenure with Edmonton yielded a cumulative record of 68–63–6 across 137 regular-season games. Prior to his WHA experience, Shaw built his coaching career in junior hockey. He began in the Western Canada Junior Hockey League (WCHL), serving as of the Moose Jaw Canucks during the league's inaugural 1966–67 season. He later took over the , where he emphasized disciplined play and player development. Shaw was instrumental in advocating for the expansion of junior hockey into the , leading the relocation of the Oil Kings franchise from to , in 1976, where it became the Portland Winter Hawks in the (WHL). This move, which he championed despite skepticism about junior hockey's viability south of the border, marked a significant step in growing the sport internationally. Under his ownership and leadership, the Winter Hawks established a strong presence in American junior hockey, competing successfully in the WHL and hosting tournaments.

Other fields

Brian Shaw (dancer)

Brian Shaw was a ballet dancer and teacher renowned for his virtuosic style and classical precision during his tenure as a leading principal with in the 1950s and 1960s. Born on June 28, 1928, in , , he began his professional journey early, completing his training at the Sadler's Wells Ballet School before joining the Sadler's Wells Ballet—predecessor to —in 1944 at age 16. His career highlighted the elegance of ballet, blending technical brilliance with expressive lyricism in an era when the company solidified its global reputation under directors like . Rising quickly through the ranks, Shaw became a celebrated for his principal roles in seminal works by Ashton and Kenneth MacMillan, two of the Royal Ballet's most influential choreographers. In Ashton's Les Patineurs (1937), he excelled as the Blue Skater, a role that showcased his speed, elevation, and buoyant partnering, while in the classic The Sleeping Beauty (1890, staged by the company), he performed the demanding . For MacMillan, Shaw originated the role of the Soldier in the early ballet Noctambules (1956), contributing to the choreographer's emerging dramatic style that pushed boundaries beyond traditional narrative forms. These performances exemplified Shaw's ability to embody both the lighthearted virtuosity of Ashton's English and the psychological intensity of MacMillan's innovations, earning him acclaim as a quintessential "classicist" of . His classical dancing career ended in 1967 due to injury after collapsing onstage during a performance of The Sleeping Beauty in , though he continued performing character roles for several years thereafter. In 1972, Shaw dedicated himself to teaching full-time, becoming a principal repetiteur and class instructor for company, where he led daily men's classes emphasizing clean lines and musicality. He also served as a teacher at the Royal Ballet School, mentoring young dancers in foundational technique and passing on the stylistic nuances of the company's repertoire. In 1979, Shaw published First Steps in Ballet, an illustrated guide for beginners that outlined basic positions, steps, and exercises, reflecting his commitment to accessible ballet education. Shaw continued teaching until his death on April 2, 1992, in at age 63.

Brian Shaw (shipping executive)

Sir Brian Piers Shaw (21 March 1933 – 5 February 2011) was a prominent shipping executive known for his in the and contributions to international shipping governance. Born in to , a manager, and Olive Shaw, he was educated at in and , where he studied economics and law before being called to the bar at . Shaw began his career as a graduate trainee at the Pacific Steam Navigation Company in 1959, rising to , before advancing through senior roles in container shipping and liner operations. Shaw held key executive positions in major shipping firms, including director at the Overseas Containers Consortium (1972–1980), where he helped develop it into Europe's largest container shipping operator, and managing director (1977–1987) and chairman (until 1990) of Furness Withy, overseeing its acquisition by Orient Overseas (Holdings) in 1980. He also served in senior roles at Shipping, contributing to the strategic direction of the company's tanker and operations during a period of industry consolidation. Later, he served as Chairman of the from 1993 to 2000. His influence extended to industry bodies, where he was president of the General Council of British Shipping (the UK's principal shipping ) from 1985 to 1986, advocating for regulatory reforms and competitiveness in global trade. From 1987 to 1992, Shaw chaired the International Chamber of Shipping (), the global representing shipowners and operators, during which he advanced international standards on , , and crew welfare amid rising concerns over maritime pollution and labor conditions. His efforts in harmonizing shipping policies across nations earned him recognition, culminating in his knighthood in 1986 for services to the shipping industry. Shaw's tenure at the solidified his reputation as a pivotal figure in fostering for the sector's sustainable growth.

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