Hornets make a trade + Mark Williams’ injury: What it means for Charlotte Hornets’ preseason
Mark Williams’ latest injury shakes up the Charlotte Hornets’ preseason plans, raising questions about their center depth and defensive strategy. As the Hornets navigate this setback, they also make strategic moves by stepping in as a third team in a blockbuster trade involving the Timberwolves and Knicks, showcasing GM Jeff Peterson’s asset-collecting philosophy.
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14 Comments
Imo, I think Williams is going to be injury prone. Idk, hopefully I'm wrong but man, already getting injured is crazy!
Going to be a long season. What’s the O/U on games before Lamelo’s ankles give out?
Somebody drop a stressed out cigarette smoking meme.
Caspers back guys
I JUST DROPPED BY THE COMMENT SECTION TO POINT OUT THAT:
LOH HAS 7.04 SUBSCRIBERS!!! HOW COOL IS THAT!?
And we drafted an unproven small forward instead of a big man in a draft full of quality centers
My two comments on this:
1. It's not uncommon for legit 7+ footers to just never be able to get healthy. When youre THAT tall (and Mark is – he's legitimately over 7 foot, he's not a 6'10.5 guy who gets rounded up to 7') most guys bodies just arent made for it
2. I dont think the FO cared very much about Center depth because theyre not especially concerned about competing this season
Big man with foot injury? Not good. As I heard pre-draft on your show, Clingan would have been the "safe" pick. Looking safer all the time, sorry.
Now that’s it’s been awhile since Kupchak being moved to a “advisory role” have either of you heard if he’s actually working in that role or sent off into the distance?
Mark has been hurt ever since he got bullied by the Pistons last season. In my eyes
LaMelo should get ankle braces tattooed onto his feet. That way people will stop asking him about them.
Walker sounds like he wishes Mitch Kupchak was still making decisions instead of Jeff Peterson especially when it comes to second round picks. Walker, your words and energy in the opening of this episode were very “telling” in support of this. I’m so glad Mitch is out of here! 🎉
The real chilly willy was a homeless dude that unfortunately passed away about 10 yrs or so ago. R.I.P
Williams is just a backup at this point, need a center for sure