Phoenix is tied with Dallas 2-2 heading into Game 5 on Tuesday night.
Associated Press PHOENIX — Monty Williams now has the honor that his Phoenix Suns players have been clamoring that he receive for two years: NBA's Coach of the Year.“I've often said about my life that God knocks the ball out of the park and I get to run the bases,” Williams said. “Yeah, my name goes on the plaque, but my name represents a lot of names.”
Williams joins Cotton Fitzsimmons and Mike D'Antoni as coaches who have won the award with the Suns. Williams is known for his calming presence on the sideline and tight relationships with players. He was brought to Phoenix in 2019 to rebuild a franchise that had been among the worst in the NBA over the previous decade and quickly delivered, especially once 12-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul signed with the Suns in 2020.“It's probably more important than everything that we do, from the X's and O's to the drills, to even playing games,” Williams said.
Williams led the Suns to the NBA Finals last season, where they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in six games. “Because we can't wait for it to get to a level or two higher, before we do what we need to do. Yesterday was unnecessary.” After the game, Paul tweeted: “Wanna fine players for saying stuff to the fans but the fans can put they hands on our families.” He also added an expletive.The NBA has had several moments of conflict between fans and players or their families over the past few seasons, including an incident earlier this season when LeBron James had two fans ejected in a game in Indiana.
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