Shawne Williams has certainly come a long way, having gone from being out of the NBA to becoming a key player in the rotation for Mike D’Antoni’s fast-paced offense. He has in fact become a prime component of the rotation. Signing first with the Knicks as a training camp invitee, Williams did more than enough to be recognized by D’Antoni and Donnie Walsh, who originally selected Williams in the first round of the 2006 NBA Draft while in charge of the Indiana Pacers. Though Williams has experienced some off-court difficulties since being drafted, he set to bounce back with the Knicks. Viewed as one of the team’s best shooters in practice, Williams nabbed the team’s fifteenth and final roster spot. Although it may have taken D’Antoni a while to uncover his offensive gem off the bench, Williams’ spot in the rotation was cemented when he started off December with three consecutive double-digit scoring efforts. Since then, Williams has become a regular in D’Antoni’s shorter r...
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