Mark Williams enters the 2024-25 season with the primary goal of remaining on the field for the Charlotte Hornets. Williams missed time his freshman year with a thumb injury and most of last season with a nagging back injury. He’s back on the court, but we haven’t yet received 100% clear confirmation that he’s training without any limitations. What could the upcoming season look like for Williams?

2023-24 Prediction 2024-25

Minutes: 26.7 → 28.0
Points: 12.7 → 13.2
Rebounds: 9.7 → 8.9
Assists: 1.2 → 1.6
Turnover: 0.9 → 1.3
Flights: 0.8 → 0.6
Blocks: 1.1 → 1.9
FG: 65% → 58%
3FG: 0% → 26%
FT: 72% → 75%

The biggest improvement I expect from Williams is in blocking, especially since Coach Lee has expressed a desire to “unleash” him in that area. While that focus may affect his rebounding, I hope his teammates can compensate. Additionally, I expect Williams to start taking three-pointers, even if it’s at a low volume, as Lee wants him to explore his three-point shot. Like any young big man shooting three-pointers for the first time, his percentages may be low this season, but this will be a starting point.

The rest of Williams’ game should remain fairly consistent. Since he shared most of his minutes with LaMelo Ball last year, I have confidence in his stats. If he can achieve the above statistical benchmarks, he would become one of the best young centers in the NBA.

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