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The truth behind Monty Williams' firing

Today, both Dell Demps and Mickey Loomis commented on the reasons the organization let go of Monty Williams.

Dell Demps: "We decided a coaching change was best for the long-term success of the organization.''

— John Reid (@JohnReid64) May 12, 2015

Mickey Loomis: ''We just felt like our group needed something different.''

— John Reid (@JohnReid64) May 12, 2015

Mickey Loomis: "To get to the next level.''

— John Reid (@JohnReid64) May 12, 2015

While all of this may be true, it doesn't do justice to the facts leading up to today's announcement.