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Los Angeles Lakers trade for Nigerian-born center Mark Oluwafemi Williams to partner with Luka Doncic.
American professional basketball player of Nigerian descent Mark Oluwafemi Williams is on the move in the NBA.
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Williams was acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers from the Charlotte Hornets, bolstering their squad.
The Lakers gave Charlotte a 2030 selection swap, veteran Cam Reddish, rookie Dalton Knecht, and an unprotected future first-round pick in return.
Mark Williams and Luka Doncic
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This deal comes after the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers, a major move for the franchise.
Williams is enjoying his greatest NBA season to date after being chosen from Duke with the 15th overall pick in the 2022 draft.
He is 7 feet tall and has shot 58.6% from the field while averaging 15.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.
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Despite his outstanding play, he has only played 84 games in three seasons owing to injuries, mostly related to his back.
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With Williams joining Doncic on the court, they intend to form a potent tandem that will guide them for a while.
Williams, who brings agility and verticality to the center position, complements Doncic and the team's style of play.
The Lakers' dedication to assembling a competitive team around their new acquisitions is demonstrated by the inclusion of an unprotected future first-round pick and a pick swap in 2030.
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