Chris Paul’s stinger just became the X-factor in Suns vs. Lakers Share this story Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images A ton of reasons can be attributed to the Phoenix Suns’ meteoric rise to the crest of the West’s mountaintop. One such would be Monty Williams, who emblazoned a brightly lit trail to regency with a rugged winning mindset and stark attention to detail from the coach’s seat. Williams just received a well-deserved NBCA Coach of the Year award as voted upon by his peers, and has made wondrous contributions to Phoenix’s winning efforts since being signed to a five-year deal back in 2019.