"This had to be awkward": Fans poke fun at Dalton Knecht and Mark Williams' awkward dap after the Hornets' win over the Lakers

After the Los Angeles Lakers rescinded the trade between Lakers' Dalton Knecht and the Charlotte Hornets' Center, Mark Williams, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets finally faced each other at the Crypto Arena, ending the "awkward" tension between them.

After the Charlotte Hornets won the game, Dalton Knecht and Mark Williams faced each other and did an awkward dap cracking up the NBA fans! (via X/@BleacherReport)

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NBA Fans Pokes Fun at Dalton Knecht and Mark Williams' "Dap"

Because Mark Williams and Dalton Knecht almost got switched to their respective teams, the NBA fans trolled their Dap, saying that it was the most awkward Dap that they had ever seen! (via X/@jimkryjer)

Other NBA fans also joked that Mark Williams is not sad anymore after his trade to the Lakers got rescinded because they won over LeBron's team! (via X/@jbondwagon)

X users also trolled Mark Williams and Dalton Knecht, saying that the two players are measuring each other's chemistry should they become teammates in the future, hence, the awkward dap.

"Bro tryna secure that future teammate chemistry early!" - an X user commented (via X/@SophiaLoves01)

Some X users are also #TeamMarkWilliams, saying that they are glad that Mark Williams dodged a bullet because the Los Angeles Lakers canceled the trade between Knecht and Williams.

"Mark Williams dodged a bullet!" - another X user replied (via X/@Lancelot_eth)

People also poked fun at the Los Angeles Lakers, saying that Mark Williams had the last laugh in the Lakers x Hornets drama because the Charlotte Hornets won versus the Los Angeles Lakers!

"Mark Williams laughing because lakers sold." - another X user added (via X/@upbilssed)

"Mark Williams enjoying that W a little extra!" - one X user commented (via X/@DeepikaaMurugan)

Others teased Dalton Knecht and Mark Williams, saying that if all is cool with them, they should have swapped jerseys!

"No jersey swap?" - one basketball fan asked (via X/@RaptorEnjoyer13)

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Charlotte Hornets take the W

In a nail-biting game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers, the pressure is on the Charlotte Hornets because the Los Angeles Lakers sent back Mark Williams and rescinded the trade so the game and the Hornets' win over the Lakers are somewhat like a battle between David and Goliath.

In a score of 100-97, the Charlotte Hornets took the W, making their record 14 wins to 39 losses. In addition, the rescinded player, Mark Williams, had a fantastic playing time, dominating the court and the basket, and fielding 10 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists.

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Being upset can make your team all fired up to win whatever it takes just to prove to the other team that what they did was wrong. In the Charlotte Hornets and Mark Williams' case, they had the last laugh because Mark Williams showed to the Los Angeles Lakers that their decision to rescind him was a mistake.