At just 47 years old, Monty Williams has experienced quite the journey on his way to Phoenix, and he is using the knowledge he’s gained from his playing career and past coaching opportunities to help propel the young Suns to the next level.
Williams entered the league in 1994 as the 24th overall pick by the New York Knicks. Not only was Williams immediately surrounded by some of the NBA’s top veterans and a Hall of Fame coach in Pat Riley, but he was able to experience playoffs at a young age during his rookie season.
“When I came into the NBA, to be around Patrick Ewing and Derek Harper and Doc Rivers and Charles Oakley and Pat Riley and Jeff Van Gundy every day had a huge effect on me,” Williams said.