It’s an understatement to say the Oklahoma City Thunder have faced their share of adversity this season as an organisation, adversity which has nothing to do with basketball.
Around a month ago, Monty Williams‘ wife was tragically killed in a car crash. It’s been already decided that Williams understandably will not return to the team this season. Williams has been a calming influence on the Thunder bench and a key confidant of new head coach Billy Donovan, and shares a close relationship with players, particularly Kevin Durant.
Then at the beginning of March, Thunder part owner Aubrey McClendon died in another car crash the day after being indicted on criminal charges.