Suns middle Mark Williams stated he has felt proper at residence since becoming a member of Phoenix this season.
“I find it irresistible right here in Phoenix. It’s felt like residence since I’ve been right here, and I’ve been working tremendous onerous and the workers has achieved an awesome job with me conserving me on the ground,” Williams informed Arizona Sports activities’ Burns & Gambo on Tuesday.
It’s been a unique ambiance for Williams after an injury-riddled season with the Charlotte Hornets final 12 months that noticed him solely play in 44 video games.
On high of that, Williams was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 6 for a package deal that included Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, one unprotected first-round decide and one first-round decide swap. Nonetheless, the commerce was rescinded two days later after Williams failed a bodily.
Following the season, Williams had a sense he can be moved once more, which occurred on June 30 when he was traded to the Suns for a package deal that included a 2029 first-round decide.
“After the season led to Charlotte, I form of already made the belief I used to be gonna to get traded,” Williams stated. “For me, I form of already was in that thoughts area that I wasn’t going to be in Charlotte anymore so I used to be form of already previous that.”
In 20 video games this season, Williams is averaging 13.2 factors, 8.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per sport. Williams is coming off considered one of his finest video games of the season in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday the place he scored a season-high 22 factors (together with making his first 3-pointer) and grabbed seven rebounds.
Williams, who’s a restricted free agent following this season, expressed his curiosity on Tuesday in staying with the Suns long-term.
“It’s someplace the place I might wish to be. Since I’ve been right here, it’s felt tremendous inclusive,” Williams stated. “This workers has achieved an awesome job placing a plan in place, conserving me on the ground this summer season, getting ready my physique to endure a full season.
“Since I’ve been right here, I’ve been feeling good and really feel like I’m producing and I’m solely going to proceed to get higher. It’s been nice right here.”
Williams praises Dillon Brooks for power, management on Suns
Williams added that Dillon Brooks has been vital to the Suns’ success this season and that his power has been contagious all through the remainder of the staff.
“Whenever you’re on the opposite facet (of Brooks), you’re like ‘oh my gosh, we’re enjoying this man once more’ such as you hate to play him, however when he’s in your staff you’re keen on him,” Williams stated.
“His power is tremendous infectious. He makes you need play more durable. He’s bringing that depth each single night time. His aggressive edge is one thing you need on a staff.”
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