Monty Williams Criticizes Patrick Beverley for Chris Paul Comments

Suns point guard Chris Paul has been the target of harsh criticism after his lackluster performance in Sunday’s Game 7 loss to the Mavericks. However, the 37-year-old veteran still has a loyal supporter in his coach.

Monty Williams stood firmly behind Paul during an exit press conference on Monday, explaining that he and the rest of the franchise understand how valuable the 12-time All-Star is as a leader and player. When asked what he thought of the recent wave of vitriol after Paul’s 10-point performance in Game 7, Williams refused to give the criticism of his point guard any additional air time.

“Chris is one of the best basketball players in the history of the game, so if you’re going to…