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Chris and I kind of knew early on, he was competitive, I was competitive” - Monty Williams on special relationship with Chris Paul
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Monty Williams: 'I don't want to be the doofus coach' to deny Chris Paul a chance to play in Game 4 - Bright Side Of The Sun
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Monty Williams, Chris Paul share heartfelt embrace after Suns' series-clinching win - Bright Side Of The Sun
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After Nine Seasons Apart, Chris Paul And Monty Williams Are On The Cusp Of A Title | FiveThirtyEight
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Monty Williams On Chris Paul: "The Darkest Moment Of My Life, Chris Was Right There." - Fadeaway World
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