The Lakers nearly acquired Williams at the trade deadline, and they certainly could've used him against Rudy Gobert and Co.

Mark Williams went through a whirlwind of emotions back in February when he was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that sent Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and a first-round draft pick to Charlotte.

Mark Williams could’ve been exactly what the Los Angeles Lakers needed to last longer this postseason. With his trade to them being vetoed, though, he took a subtle, apparent shot at the franchise after their elimination on Wednesday.