The upcoming season will see Monty Williams take on the role of the highest-paid high school basketball coach in America. Williams, previously let go by the Detroit Pistons after a disappointing 14-68 season, will now be coaching his sons at TMI Episcopal in San Antonio. The Pistons are set to pay him $65 million over the next five years as per his fully guaranteed contract.
The exciting news of Williams’ hiring was announced by the prep school on Instagram. The school expressed their enthusiasm for having Monty Williams as the new Head Coach for the Boys’ Basketball Team, highlighting his extensive coaching experience, including his recent stints with the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns.
Williams’ son, Elijah Williams, a standout 6-foot-6 prospect, is ranked as the 11th-best high school player in the country and the No. 4 small forward by Rivals. With one son graduating in 2029, Williams has the opportunity to coach him throughout his high school career while continuing to receive a substantial salary despite not pursuing another NBA coaching position.
Having played for the San Antonio Spurs and worked in various capacities within the NBA, Williams has a wealth of experience that he brings to his coaching role. Despite setbacks in his NBA coaching career, including his recent firing by the Pistons, Williams has shown his coaching prowess, earning the title of NBA Coach of the Year for the 2021-22 season with the Phoenix Suns.
The journey of Monty Williams as a coach has seen its ups and downs, but his dedication to the game and to nurturing young talent remains unwavering. As he embarks on this new chapter coaching his sons at TMI Episcopal, his legacy in the world of basketball continues to evolve.