Two weeks after trade between the Los Angeles Lakers And Charlotte Hornets implying Mark Williams was canceled due to a failed physiqueThe center agent publicly questions the Lakers’ decision to cancel the agreement.
Williams had to go to the Lakers in exchange for Dalton Knecht,, Reddish camA first round choice in 2031 and an exchange of choice of 2030. The 7 feet would give the Lakers the size and depth of the area before after Anthony Davis was treated at the Dallas Mavericks in The successful agreement Luka Dončić.
“The overwhelming feeling, after having conferred with several recognized doctors at the national level, is that the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed to Mark Williams on his physique,” said Jeff Schwartz d’Exl Sports Management in a declaration. “Mark was ready and capable of playing for them and should have received this opportunity.”
Schwartz published his statement after the Hornets defeated the Lakers, 100-97Wednesday evening in Los Angeles. Williams played in the match, his first since the trade with the Lakers was dismissed, marking 10 points and striking nine rebounds.
The Lakers did not respond to the Schwartz Declaration When asked for ESPN comments.
After Wednesday’s match, Williams suggested That the Lakers canceled the profession after having second thoughts.
“I do not know for them, if that was what they abandoned or entered this reasoning. But I don’t think it was only my physique,” said Williams Mark Medina of Sportskeeda. “I played all year round. And I think my minutes and my production on the field speak of itself.”
Williams published a series of photos on Instagram on Thursday with legend: “There is always peace when you know the truth.”
Williams’ physique would have raised multiple concerns among the doctors of the Lakers team, although none of them have been published. The presumption was that Williams’ back could have been the problem, but a foot injury that put it aside for 20 games apparently expressed more fears. Williams also fought with ankle and thumb injuries during his three NBA seasons.
Hornets considered it difficult the physical results of the Lakers but did not file an official protest with the League, According to the NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Lakers Free agent center signed Alex Len To fulfill the role envisaged for Williams.
In 24 games this season, Williams has an average of 15.3 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists while pulling 58% of the soil. It was the selection of the first Tour of Charlotte (n ° 15 in total) in the 2022 Draft NBA of Duke.
