In the 2022 draft, the Hornets, who held the No. 15 pick in the first round, did not hesitate to take off Mark Williams.
The reason for choosing the latter was simple, because owner Michael Jordan named someone.
Jordan finished the call with Mark Williams as soon as the Hornets picked him off, expressing recognition of his performance in college.
At the same time, he warned him not to waste his talent, and he was very happy and proud that the team selected him as he wished.
And a few days later, Mark Williams signed an endorsement contract with AJ.
As a rookie, where did Mark Williams win the favor of the basketball god?
Born in 2001, he turned 20 a month away, with a height of 2.18 meters, an arm span of 2.30 meters and a weight of 109 kilograms.
Mark Williams plays as a center forward on the pitch and is known for being tough on defense.
During his time at Duke, he averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and shot 72.7 percent from the field.
Physical talent and rim awareness are Mark Williams' biggest selling points, and scouts say about him as Template Oden.
Presumably it's because the Hornets lack the inside line, and the former is one of the best blockers of the year, so Jordan values it so much.
After being drafted by the Hornets, Mark Williams has played three games in the new season.
But unfortunately, there was not too bright performance, and many times even garbage time coaches did not give him.
He averaged 4.3 minutes playing and averaged 3.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and shot 57 percent from the field.
After playing the Magic on October 29, the Hornets chose to relegate Mark Williams to the Development League.
It is worth mentioning that during the development league, Mark Williams played a dominating performance.
Averaging 21 points, 15.5 rebounds, 2 blocks, and shooting 66.7% from the field, he looks like an inside behemoth.
It can only be said that Mark Williams' current experience and awareness are not enough to make waves in the NBA.
Strictly speaking, he is just a potential stock, and it will take a while to make the transition.
As for how long the transition time will take, it all depends on whether the players themselves can learn the ropes.
There is no shortage of players in the league who return to the NBA after developing the league to workout, such as the Warriors' Poole.
As long as you are willing to learn by heart, and there is Jordan in the team, at least you can play a rotational role, what do you think?