According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers backed out of the Mark Williams trade because they “couldn’t live with what they saw.”

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, who was acquired by the Lakers at the trade deadline before the deal was rescinded over a failed physical, took to social media and posted the infamous "funeral" meme after the Lakers' 103-96 loss: Williams also tweeted a smiley face, making it clear he was pleased with Wednesday's result:

Mark Williams' failed physical was reportedly not the only reason the Lakers called off their attempted trade for the young and promising center.