3 reasons Raptors would be fools not to hire Monty Williams

1. Handling crisis

Not all is well in Toronto right now, as several big-name players need big contracts and the vibes around the team are unquestionably off. Can you imagine getting your first job, having to learn on the fly, and dealing with all of those problems? Williams’ experience will come in handy.

Not only did Williams have to keep the team unified and motivated amid the Robert Sarver mess, change in ownership, and the Durant trade that flipped the entire roster over, but he did so while continuously winning games and setting the tone for a successful culture.

Monty Williams will be a leader for the Toronto Raptors.

Williams has the acumen needed to handle a roster that has been accused by their own executive of selfishness, putting each player in a position to succeed, and getting them to buy into his vision. Even the most disengaged Raptors fan could see that Nick Nurse’s overtures near the end of the season fell on deaf ears.

Williams has been to the Finals and has a Coach of the Year on his resume. While his record in elimination games is sketchy at best, his time with the Suns shows that he can take any situation and raise the floor to the point where Toronto should expect a postseason berth.