Jan 12, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mark Williams is mic’d up, loving hockey while waiting on the Hornets' decision

Originally posted on Charlotte Hornets on SI
By Schuyler Callihan | Last updated Jun 15, 2025 10:50 AM ET

Rumors and uncertainty regarding the future of Mark Williams don't seem to be impacting his ability to enjoy the offseason, which is a good thing. The constant conversation of where he'll play next season can be tiring, especially for the man who has to live it.

Since the season came to an end, Williams has been doing his thing in the gym to improve his game, but he also found a love for hockey by watching the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Hronets' center has been tweeting about games over the last few weeks and earlier this week, he was on hand for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.

What makes it even better? The NHL had him mic'd up while sitting right behind the glass.

"That was big time bro!" @MarkWi1liams of the @hornets was pumped to watch the @FlaPanthers during Game 4 of the #StanleyCup Final!

Catch Game 5 TONIGHT at 8p ET on @NHL_On_TNT, @SportsonMax, @Sportsnet and @TVASports! pic.twitter.com/3eD1gTZv4m
— NHL (@NHL) June 14, 2025

Williams wasn't as animated as Carolina Panthers' wide receiver Xavier Legette, who had social media in tears from laughing so hard when he visited a Carolina Hurricanes game, but he was definitely into the energy and excitement surrounding the game.

Williams is extension-eligible this offseason, but the general feeling is that the Hornets are unlikely to make an offer this summer.