From tragedy to triumph: Suns’ Chris Paul, Monty Williams share deep bond

They have come full circle. After a journey defined by both heartache and triumph, Monty Williams and Chris Paul have teamed up to lead the Phoenix Suns to their first NBA Finals since 1993. The passage started more than 10 years ago in New Orleans, when Williams first coached Paul. Following a disappointing season, the team traded Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers. After spending more than a decade apart, the two men look to finish what they started: win an NBA championship. “For me to coach…