Fansided · Dec 12, 2025
Suns vindicated for their brilliant gamble on a rising star
2025 China Games - Fan Day | Juan Ocampo/GettyImagesThe Suns took a swing on Mark Williams in the offseason and he’s proving them right so far. After having his trade to the Lakers voided last season, Williams has been a revelation in Phoenix as the team’s starting center. He’s continued to hammer his strengths and even expanded his game a little this season.
Mark Williams is proving all the doubters wrong.
Williams had a lot of question marks surrounding him during his time in Charlotte. There were doubts about his play style translating to wins, but he’s quickly turning that notion around on the Suns.