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Mark Williams Goes To Charlotte With The #15 Pick Of The 2022 NBA Draft, AJ Griffin To Atlanta At #16

Michael Jordan broke down and took a Duke player - something he once joked was hard to do - as his Hornets took big man Mark Williams at #15 in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Williams is unbelievably long, nearly able to touch the rim on his tip-toes. He’s an outstanding shotblocker obviously but he also just bring immense smarts to the Hornets.

He’s got a ferocity that will only get keener in the NBA.

Charlotte had taken Jalen Duran at #13 but reportedly will trade him to Detroit.

Immediately after Williams was taken by Charlotte, Duke teammate AJ Griffin went to Atlanta at #16.