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Tavares Montgomery Williams (born October 8, 1971) is an American professional basketball coach, executive, and former player of the National Basketball Association (NBA) who most recently served as the head coach of the Detroit Pistons.
May 14, 2023 · The Phoenix Suns fired Monty Williams on Saturday, two years after reaching the NBA Finals and a year after he was the overwhelming choice as the coach of the year. Williams had great success in his four regular seasons in Phoenix, winning 63% of his games.
- treynolds@ap.org
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May 13, 2023 · The NBA’s Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Monty Williams, the team announced on Saturday. The firing comes two days after the Suns were eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals...
Jun 20, 2024 · The Detroit Pistons have fired head coach Monty Williams just a year after inking a then-record $78.5 million contract with the franchise, according to a team statement.
Jun 19, 2024 · The Detroit Pistons fired coach Monty Williams on Wednesday after just one season that ended with an NBA-worst 14-68 record. “Decisions like these are difficult to make, and I want to thank Monty for his hard work and dedication,” Pistons owner Tom Gores said in a statement.
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May 13, 2023 · The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with Monty Williams, the winningest regular season coach over the last three years, after a second consecutive first-round exit. Williams led the Suns to the Finals in 2021, but struggled to adjust to the arrival of Kevin Durant and the departure of Jae Crowder in 2023.
May 13, 2023 · The Suns are parting ways with coach Monty Williams after four seasons, league sources told The Athletic on Saturday. Here’s what you need to know: The Suns fell to the Nuggets in six games of...
