Monty Williams’ spouse was identified with breast most cancers shortly earlier than the Detroit Pistons initially reached out concerning the workforce’s open head coach position, revealed Williams at his introductory press convention.

“I had a state of affairs, personally, in my household that wanted consideration. I talked to my spouse at the moment about whether or not or not we should always speak about that publicly, however that was an enormous a part of my decision-making. The endurance that Troy and Mr. Gores (Pistons proprietor Tom Gores) had with me as we navigated that instructed me lots,” mentioned Williams on Tuesday.

Williams was given entry to a well being and welfare fund to assist with medical bills not lined by insurance coverage. 

Williams additionally has entry to a personal jet to journey to Phoenix, the place his spouse’s physician resides.

Williams signed a six-year, $72 million deal with the Pistons.