Kevin Durant breaks down over death of Monty Williams' wife
The Oklahoma City Thunder are grieving the loss of Ingrid Williams, wife of assistant coach Monty Williams, who died this week from injuries sustained in a car accident.
A moment of silence was observed before the Thunder played Thursday night at home against the New Orleans Pelicans, who Williams coached from 2010 to 2015.
Thunder head coach Billy Donovan said Thursday that the players and coaches have to do the "best job we can," and it's clear that even though Williams just joined the Thunder last summer, his family made a profound impact on the team. Durant was epecially shaken up before the game.
An emotional Kevin Durant talks today following the tragic death of Ingrid Williams: pic.twitter.com/fk4PWObk7o
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) February 11, 2016
"I'm trying to think about what I'm going to say, but . . . I just love coach Monty so much, man," he said. "I feel for him. Somebody we all love."
Durant went out and contributed 23 points in a 121-95 win over New Orleans, but the team played with heavy hearts, and the victory was of little consolation.
"We love the game so much, but that's not really what's important," Durant said. "It's definitely something that we love to do, but relationships, family — those things — that's what's most important in life, not the latest trends or the fashion world or all that stuff. It's cool and all that stuff, but the stuff that lasts forever is relationships, family and love."
Your flowers are welcome and encouraged for Coach Williams and his family. Bring to west side of @ChesapeakeArena pic.twitter.com/2q4fZc7VGf
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 11, 2016
