In Phoenix, Mark Williams is leaving his occasional status
Unbelievable but true: we only played 44 games, but Mark Williams has already equaled his record for matches played throughout the season! Unable to stay healthy, he played just 43 games in 2022/23, 19 in 2023/24 and 44 in 2024/25, but eventually decided to leave the infirmary in Phoenix.
Great news for Sunssurprise team from the Western Conference, and for the staff yourselfwho is preparing to negotiate a new contract this summer. Spoiled by his new franchisehe enjoys this form of personal revival.
« I set up a good plan with the staff » values the 15th pick in the 2022 draft. « I’ve had a lot of injuries in the past and the idea was to focus on strengthening my body overall, without trying to do too much and without trying to overcompensate. I have been working on the field, in the gym and the whole recovery aspect has been very good. »
Revenge of a seriously injured man
Comfortable in Jordan Ott’s systems, Mark Williams (12.1 points and 8.1 rebounds on 66% skill) kind of wanted start from scratch and make up for lost time this season, after moving from Charlotte to Phoenix.
for now, everything is going perfectly and the off-season should prove fruitful for him: “ In a way, (I was still motivated this season). I think it made sense for both parties (not to sign a contract extension), but I knew what I was capable of. Obviously, the biggest questions were about my availability and my body, but the staff and I have done a great job and, if I continue like this, everything will happen naturally. »
Big revenge for Mark Williams, who wants to prove things in the 2025/26 season, already a year after terminated the transfer to the Lakers.
« It was crazy. I don’t know if I’ve ever experienced anything like it » admits the former duke. ” To go there for three days and come back… I had to try to stay in a normal routine and show the league that it was not justified. But I played before and continued to play after. I didn’t do anything out of the ordinary. Every injury I got, I recovered from. I didn’t have any new discomfort or anything after. That was crazy. Of course, going back to Charlotte, I tried to finish the season well, knowing that I would probably be gone after that. But to get this far, start from scratch and be where they really want you… I wanted to show everyone that I’m fine and that I strive to be the best version of myself every day. »
| Mark Williams | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | CHA | 43 | 19:15 | 63.7 | 69.1 | 2.2 | 4.9 | 7.1 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 9.0 | |
| 2023-24 | CHA | 19 | 26:44 | 64.9 | 71.9 | 4.0 | 5.7 | 9.7 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 12.7 | |
| 2024-25 | CHA | 44 | 26:37 | 60.4 | 0.0 | 80.4 | 3.0 | 7.2 | 10.2 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 15.3 |
| 2025-26 | PHO | 44 | 24:03 | 65.6 | 100.0 | 78.4 | 3.1 | 5.0 | 8.1 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 12.1 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2026-02-01 10:18:00
