The intersection of the movement for black lives and high-level competition has been at the center of the 2020 NBA restart. It’s a lot for anyone to balance.
The weight of coaching one of the 22 NBA teams in the Orlando bubble would be enough for most — ensuring safety, rule-following, and focus. But for Suns coach Monty Williams, that’s not enough. Williams wants to do both, and in his own unique, Monty Williams way, he’s educating his players and generating conversations among them while also building up their confidence, conditioning and energy on the court during this bizarro training camp.