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Suns Coach Monty Williams Breaks The Silence On His Relationship With Deandre Ayton: “It’s Never Personal…”

Nico Martinez
Aug 28, 2022
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As the Phoenix Suns angle to bring home a championship this season, the questionable future of Deandre Ayton looms in the background.

Despite being a huge contributor to the team, the Suns failed to meet his demands on an extension, leading to weeks of negotiations and rumors.

Now that Ayton is re-signed on a 4-year, $133 million deal, the Suns know they will have him for the foreseeable future, and head coach Monty Williams can plan accordingly. In a statement by Williams, he talked about his relationship with Ayton and how he can expect to work with him in spite of the contract negotiations this offseason.

“You know, I’ve heard all that stuff second and third-hand, all the narratives. The bottom line is I have to coach. All of our players will tell you that I coach everybody. When I have to make a move like that, it’s me calling them up,” Williams explained on SiriusXM NBA Radio. “It’s never personal, and I think DA said it best when he did an interview. Our relationship is calm. I’ve invested a lot of time into the player and the person. When I do something like that, it’s because I want what’s best for you. But I also have to try my best to hold everybody accountable at the same time. There are times when I wish could have handled things a little bit differently. I will take it myself.”

"Deandre Ayton said it best, our relationship is calm."

Phoenix head coach Monty Williams tells Justin Termine & Eddie Johnson that he hears all the narratives in regards to the way he coaches Ayton, but that's the way he coaches all of his players. pic.twitter.com/Y0syxPKIei

— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) August 27, 2022

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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