It would be greedy to expect any more from Mark Williams this season, right? Right? He's already revealed how the Phoenix Suns are getting the best out of him, all it took was a little love.
His exploits in the paint seemingly aren't enough for Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo! Sports however, who has predicted another big improvement in his game.
O'Connor believes Williams can become consistent 3-point shooter.
Yes you read that correctly. In the recent win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, one of a growing number of highlights on the still young season, Williams made the first 3-point shot of his career, on what was his fifth attempt.
That was all O'Connor needed to see, and in fairness the way he relocated and stepped into the shot with confidence was super encouraging, as he took to social media to proclaim big things in the 23-year-old's future.
There will be more of these in Mark Williams' future. I bet he'll be one of those "where did this come from" stories. But he has such soft touch for a big. Always has. Even in limited midrange jumpers since college he's been efficient. In time, with opportunity, it should come. https://t.co/G74aToydZu
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnor) December 9, 2025
Suppose O'Connor is actually right about this though, and he makes a good point regarding his soft touch for a big man, then oh baby are we going to have to have another conversation about how good he can be.
This could not have come at both a better and worse time for the Suns organization. If Williams becomes a threat from deep, head coach Jordan Ott has a whole new way to play offensively available to him.
Nick Richards' career in Phoenix already looked over before that shot went down, but if this becomes a regular occurrence he'll be gone by the trade deadline.
Why this is also a bad thing is because Williams is looking to get an extension on his rookie contract, and the more of these shots he makes, the higher that number will rise.
Which is great news for the player, but the front office does have to think about building a deeper roster like they have in the past. One which went all the way to the NBA Finals.
Having a top-heavy salary sheet was a disaster when Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal were in town, but you get the sense General Manager Brian Gregory won't be making the same mistakes as James Jones.
Should Williams ever make this shot more consistently however, he won't have a choice. The center needs only look at Brook Lopez as inspiration as well. In his first six years in the league, he attempted only seven shots from deep. None of them went in.
Yet in seven seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, which came after his stint with the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets (Brook is old) when he wouldn't let it fly, he averaged 35.7 percent on a shade under five attempts each night. Worthy of the "Splash Mountain" moniker he was given.
O'Connor believes Williams can follow the same path, and if he does so this trade for the Suns will go from a clear win to one of the best pieces of business they have done in a decade.