Shawn Williams will be a free agent this summer, and the valuable forward was perhaps the Knicks' most pleasant surprise of the season.

The four-year veteran didn't play in the NBA last season, earned a spot on the Knicks' roster in training camp, didn't get off the bench in the first 17 games, then emerged as a key reserve and spot starter.

"This is where I want to play at," Williams said. "Great group of guys. A couple great superstars that I feel like we can do something with."

The 25-year-old Williams -- who has the same agent, Happy Walters, as his friend and teammate Amar'e Stoudemire -- averaged 7.1 points and 3.7 rebounds this season while shooting an impressive 40.1 percent from 3-point range, 30th in the league.

"I feel like I've defined my role with this team a little bit," Williams said of his long-range touch. "But I can do a little bit better."