His sophomore season offered a glimpse of what could be. Earning a starting role, playing in 19 of Charlotte’s first 20 contests, the big man played 26.7 minutes per game, averaging, 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. Unfortunately, a back contusion ended his season, putting him on the shelf for the final 62 games of the 2023-24 campaign.

In a season filled with emerging NBA talent, Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams is quietly putting together a historic campaign that demands attention. The former 2022 first-round pick is achieving statistical milestones that place him in unprecedented territory.

Nick Richards got sent to Phoenix, Mark Williams recorded a career-best 31 points and 13 rebounds in a 117-112 victory over the Utah Jazz.