It’s curtains for the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron James and Co. crashed out of the playoffs, courtesy of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team couldn’t handle the Timberwolves’ big men, with Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle dominating the paint. Thus, it delighted Mark Williams, the Charlotte Hornets player, as he posted a meme on his social media account.
The Lakers, yearning for a center after Anthony Davis left the city, attempted to trade Charlotte Hornets star Mark Williams. The trade was all set to happen, but was rescinded at the last minute.
Hence, Williams trolled the Lakers after their loss to the Timberwolves, citing the failed trade as the reason behind his thoughts.
Mark Williams Trolls the Los Angeles Lakers After Failed Trade Move
The player posted an Instagram story with the infamous ‘RIP BOZO’ meme picture. It’s used to celebrate someone’s death online, but not to be taken seriously. The word ‘Bozo’ is a synonym for a ‘clown,’ and it’s essentially a meme to celebrate a team’s loss sarcastically. It gets put on multiple situations, and the Lakers’ losing out to the Timberwolves became their final nail in the coffin.
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Hence, Williams used this meme after the game ended in Los Angeles. The trade was confirmed until the final moments and then cancelled. However, Williams didn’t believe the failed physical exam caused the trade to collapse.
They had initially decided to trade Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and draft capital for the player, but pulled out of the deal. Hence, Williams seemed delighted and took a subtle dig at the Lakers after their loss.
Williams spoke during the failed trade, saying, “I don’t think it was solely because of my physical. I’ve been playing all year, and I think my minutes and my production on the court speaks for itself.”
To sum up, the Lakers could have used Williams in their roster tonight.
Williams Could Have Contained the Timberwolves
If one saw the patterns of the game, the two big men, Gobert and Randle, dominated inside the paint. The Lakers couldn’t handle them and had 15 turnovers, which caused their downfall.
The Timberwolves had 18 offensive rebounds compared to the Lakers’ eight. This stat gave them an edge inside the paint, and the Timberwolves fetched 20 second-chance points.
Looking at Williams’ stats, he averages 15.3 points and 10.2 rebounds in the regular season. It’s safe to say these numbers could have helped the Lakers in today’s game. Sadly, the front office could be left scratching their heads to see what went wrong.
The offseason beckons for the Lakers, and Rob Pelinka’s got his work cut out. Finding another big man becomes imperative for the team heading to the next regular season, as the Lakers crumble under pressure.
