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Clippers Send Thoughts To Williams Family

Rowan Kavner Digital Content Coordinator

TORONTO – Head coach Doc Rivers was visibly shaken up Wednesday night as he began his postgame press conference, finding out after the game about the passing of Oklahoma City assistant coach Monty Williams’ wife, Ingrid, following a car accident.

Rivers said he’s known Monty and Ingrid Williams since they were married, and there are “no words” to explain the tragedy. Rivers had a difficult time starting his conference and didn’t want to talk about it initially, but decided to make a statement regarding the awful news toward the end of his conference.

“I’m heartbroken, sick to death, and once again, it puts this stuff we do in perspective,” Rivers said. “This is awful. Obviously, our love and our support and all of that, but sometimes that doesn’t seem fair. There’s no better human being in the world than Monty and Ingrid, and for this to happen, sometimes you question everything. This is one of those times, for me at least.”

Doc Rivers’ son, Austin, played for Monty Williams and took to social media to offer his support, posting the following message:

“Everyone please keep Monty Williams and his family in your prayers. Beyond tragic.....Ingrid was a great mother, wife, and person. R.I.P”

Chris Paul, who also played for Williams, posted the following message on Twitter and Instagram while in Toronto on Thursday morning, sending his thoughts out to his former coach and his family:

“My prayers and deepest condolences go out to Coach Mont and the Williams family...words can't explain the love that I've seen him have for his wife, his 5 children and his entire family! She will be missed! Love you Coach!!!”

Jamal Crawford also tweeted, “Prayers up for Monty Williams and his family!” as the NBA community tried to offer its support after hearing the devastating news.