Before Notre Dame product Monty Williams coached the Phoenix Suns to within reach of their first NBA championship, tragedy struck.
In 2016, during his lone season as associate head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, his wife, Ingrid, was killed in a car accident. In such a situation, it would be difficult to fathom someone not getting emotional while eulogizing their significant other. However, if Williams was ready to break down as he spoke at his wife’s funeral, he had no intention of showing it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXIz14VuQik
The fact that Williams delivered such a message of hope, encouragement and forgiveness at his darkest hour is nothing short of amazing.
Irish fans will appreciate the anecdote from his time in college, during which his playing career nearly ended prematurely because of a heart condition that miraculously disappeared. Everyone who watches this should appreciate the inspiration he provides. If you watch only one YouTube video today, make it this one.