Mark Williams available for Suns vs. Hornets
Center Mark Williams has been upgraded to available for the Phoenix Suns' game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.
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Center Mark Williams has been upgraded to available for the Phoenix Suns’ game against his former team, the Charlotte Hornets, on Thursday.
Williams, who will come off the bench, has missed the Suns’ last 15 games due to a left foot stress reaction. In his absence, second-year pro Oso Ighodaro has started at center.
Additionally, Haywood Highsmith (right knee injury management) and Amir Coffey (left ankle sprain) remain out.
In a career-high 56 games this season, Williams is averaging 11.6 points (on 63.3% shooting), 8.1 rebounds and an assist per game.
Williams’ upgraded status comes as the Suns have seen several players return from various injuries in recent games, including Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale.
Suns-Hornets tips off from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte at 4 p.m. MST. Listen to the game on 620 AM, arizonasports.com or the Arizona Sports app.
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Should Suns let him walk this summer?
Williams third metatarsal in his left foot is unable to support his size as an NBA player. Yao Ming retired due to a similar recurring injury. Yao was 7'-6" & over 300#. Williams only 7'-0" and maybe #245.
I would agree. He is a decent enough but between the injuries and what we pay for him, as you pointed out throughout this season he gets outplayed every night by the other center. Although Stats wise he would be better on a team that values big men more.