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PHOENIX– Mark Williams has had a turbulent career plagued by injuries. Although the Charlotte Hornets took a chance on him, Williams was eventually traded to the Phoenix Suns during the 2025 NBA draft.
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After almost being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in the 2024-25 season, it felt like a matter of time. Now, he finds himself in a unique situation with Phoenix.
They have a deep center rotation, with guys like Oso Ighodaro , rookie Khaman Maluach , and former teammate Nick Richards . However, Williams himself described during media day his appreciation for the Suns taking a chance on him.
"Just to be where you're wanted is always great," Williams said. "To be here is exciting. Charlotte was ultimately where I was drafted to.
"There was a belief in me at some point, but once you traded me the first time, it was only a matter of time before I was gone. So I knew that was coming. I just intend to make them regret that decision every time I'm on the court."
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Mark Williams fits the Suns timeline
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Despite his numerous injuries, Williams remains a young player who has yet to reach his full potential. He's shown flashes of potential at the five-spot. The athleticism, rebounding, and high motor are without question.
He's also a major lob threat, something that the Suns didn't have much last year, even when Richards was traded to the team mid-season. Furthermore, he's 23 years old.
Most importantly, he has the trust of everyone within the organization. General manager Brian Gregory was questioned for bringing in Williams , especially when the team drafted Maluach.
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Despite that critique, the former Hornets center has support for a new beginning .
"He's been with us every day since July 1; his strength gains in the lower body have been off the chart," Gregory said during media day. "His work ethic on a daily basis was off the chart… He's in a good place right now."
If Williams can stay healthy, he can win the Suns' starting center spot and be a legit player at the position. It could rewrite the narrative around him and his health.
But it could also give Charlotte a sense of regret if Williams blossoms in the Valley of the Sun.
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