Something didn’t feel right when Grant Williams awkwardly fell backwards trying to score over Brook Lopez. The Hornets veteran clutched his knee and was helped to the locker room and didn’t emerge from there afterwards. Now we know what exactly was wrong with Williams as an unfortunate update comes to the surface.

According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes’ X post, “Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams suffered an ACL tear and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.” Who would have thought that the knee injury sustained on the court against the Bucks would become such a significant issue, forcing the forward to miss the entire season?

The tragedy struck in the final minutes of the fourth quarter as Williams rushed toward the basket, aiming to secure a much-needed win for his team. Unfortunately, a hard fall ended his chances on Saturday night. His reaction clearly showed that he was in tremendous pain. Williams was immediately taken to the locker room and didn’t return. The Hornets not only lost the game last night but also their key player. Deeply affected by the news, fans on gathered on the comment section of the post to share their heartfelt messages for Williams.

Fans send their prayers for Grant Williams

“Prayers up,” one fan wrote. Regardless of the teams we support, the love shown for injured players, irrespective of which side they’re on, reflects the true spirit of the sport and how it unites everyone.

While another supporter stated that they could sense it would end badly for Grant Williams and sent their prayer. “Knew it looked bad, prayers 🙏,” the comment read. This fan, like many others, observed Williams’ reaction after the incident and understood that it wasn’t a typical injury. They could tell it was a serious one that would keep him off the court for an extended period. So they sent their prayer for the 6-foot-6 forward.

Someone shared their well-wishes by writing, “hope the best for him🙏.” The love and support shown in response to the news reflects the respect Williams has earned throughout his six-season NBA career.

Another fan showed their kindness with a “Prayers for a fast recovery 🙏🙏🙏” comment. The majority of fans expressed similar sentiments for the 25-year-old, wishing him a swift recovery and a quick return to health. However, a season-ending injury often feels like an endless period, and who better than the athletes know what it’s like to go through such a challenging phase.

After sending prayers for Grant Williams, a fan highlighted his importance to the team, “Hornets lost one of their best players now 😭.” Whether or not he was the best player in the squad is debatable, but he certainly became a vital contributor in Charlotte’s front court. So far, the Texan has been able to add 10.4 points per game along with 5.1 rebounds and even his 1.1 steals looked impressive in the 16 appearances.

Grant Williams responded to the outpouring of love from fans with a heartwarming tweet, “Appreciate all the love and support from those who have reached out. Time to go to work it’s all we can do🤙🏽”

The Hornets are currently facing a downturn, and one of the main reasons is their growing injury list. The addition of Grant Williams to the list below Miles Bridges, is a significant setback for the franchise. But on a more positive note, both Nick Richards and Mark Williams have been cleared by the medical team and will soon be ready to return to the court, easing some of the pressure on head coach Charles Lee. And for Grant Williams, we can only hope that he recovers quickly.