MILWAUKEE – Overcoming personal tragedy and career setbacks, Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams is on the verge of realizing a life’s dream by becoming an NBA champion.
The 49-year-old American has guided the Suns to a 2-0 lead over Milwaukee in the best-of-seven NBA Finals by building a team culture that’s part “goofy sayings” and part tough conversations about daily work building a foundation for success.
“We’re just grateful that we’re in this position and the guys have adopted some of the stuff we’ve tried to implement,” Williams said. “The buy in and commitment was there from day one.”
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