While his short-term basketball future was debated on TV and the Internet across the nation, Ryan Anderson had much more important things on his mind Thursday afternoon. As the NBA’s trade deadline passed at 2 p.m. Central yesterday, the forward wasn’t checking his phone to find out the latest news. In fact, Anderson’s cell wasn’t even turned on.
The New Orleans forward joined several teammates and coaches Thursday at the Oklahoma City funeral of Ingrid Williams, the wife of former Pelicans head coach Monty Williams. The 2 p.m. mark on the clock came and went without Anderson even noticing, as he listened to speakers inside an Oklahoma church, including an inspiring eulogy and message from his former coach.