"Shock...Disgust": Suns Coach Monty Williams On Sarver Situation

This being Media Day, it's the first chance for us to hear from the Phoenix Suns on the drama surrounding their (soon-to-be-former) owner Robert Sarver. Head coach Monty Williams was honest and frank in his comments.

"I was quite frankly disgusted."

Monty Williams' reaction to Robert Sarver's use of the N-word, saying that word has never been okay with him
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"There was a bit of shock... Disbelief... I was quite frankly disgusted." About the N-word that Sarver used: "The word is demeaning, in every facet."

Sarver was suspended for a full season and fined $10M for racist and sexist behavior and comments. He has since agreed to sell the team.

Williams says he's confident his players will get over this, while being sympathetic to those who've been affected.

Monty Williams on the Sarver situation being a distraction: "I believe our guys are sensitive to this situation. They have a great deal of sympathy for the people have been affected, but they also know that culture and playing well can help ease some of the pain."
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) September 26, 2022