When a trade falls apart, most players brush it off and move on. But not Mark Williams—at least, not without a sense of humor. During a fan Q&A on X (formerly Twitter), the Charlotte Hornets center was asked about his “favorite memory as a Laker.” His response? A GIF from The Simpsons where Grandpa Simpson walks into a room, sees his grandson Bart working there and immediately turns around to leave.
— Mark Williams (@MarkWi1liams) April 16, 2025
In February, Williams was nearly headed to Los Angeles as part of a multi-team deal that would’ve plugged a key hole in the Lakers’ frontcourt.