Charlotte Hornets

Hornets center Mark Williams contributing, thinks he can help cure team’s inside issues

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams poses for a portrait during media day at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams poses for a portrait during media day at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. alslitz@charlotteobserver.com

Mark Williams was in new territory.

From the moment he began playing organized basketball, the Charlotte Hornets center rarely spent time on the bench, and always found himself out on the floor. But he’s had to wait his turn during his rookie season with the Hornets until becoming a part of the rotation over the past two weeks.

In the latest episode of The QC Hornets’ Nest, Williams discussed the adjustments he’s had to make in his months as a pro, how he’s gained confidence from his recent play, where he can specifically help the Hornets, what he enjoys about being coached by Steve Clifford, and more.

The weekly podcast can also be found on Apple and Spotify.

This story was originally published January 5, 2023 at 12:21 PM.

Roderick Boone
The Charlotte Observer
Roderick Boone joined the Observer in September 2021 to cover the Charlotte Hornets and NBA. In his more than two decades of writing about the world of sports, he’s chronicled everything from high school rodeo to a major league baseball no-hitter to the Super Bowl to the Finals. The Long Island native has deep North Carolina roots and enjoys watching “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” endlessly. Support my work with a digital subscription
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