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It was teammate Austin Rivers‘ inadvertent elbow that clipped Davis in the side of the head, putting him out of what became an 88-86 loss. But it was the NBA’s precautionary concussions policy that prevented Davis from flying with the team to his hometown — his only scheduled appearance of 2012-13 in Chicago — and will sideline him until he satisfies the requirements of physical testing and a neurological exam. Now, please know that Williams was mindful of the NBA’s fining power when he spoke with reporters before the game. But as he spoke, he revved up a little and he didn’t mince words. “When you’re dealing with the brain, I guess what’s happening in football has affected everybody,” the Hornets coach said. “You treat everybody like they have on white gloves and pink drawers. It’s getting old. But it’s just the way the league is now.” NBA.com

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New Orleans Hornets coach Monty Williams blasted the NBA's protocols for determining when a player can return from a concussion, a day after No. 1 draft pick Anthony Davis suffered a mild one. Williams unloaded before Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls, saying, "Now, they treat everybody like they have white gloves and pink drawers and it's getting old. It's just the way the league is now." Associated Press

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Injuries, Anthony Davis 

"It's a man's game," Williams said. "They're treating these guys like they're 5 years old. He desperately wanted to come (to Chicago), but he couldn't make it." Associated Press

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Injuries, Anthony Davis 

Asked what he doesn't like about the concussion policy, he said, "I'm not saying I don't like it. We've got to protect the players, but I think the players should have more say-so in how they feel. I'm sure I had four or five concussions when I played, and it didn't bother me. The NBA is doing what's necessary to protect the players, but this is not the NFL. You don't get hit in the head that much. I understand it. But as a coach, I'm a baby about it. I want my guys ready to play." Associated Press

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Injuries, Anthony Davis 

John Reid: Hornets Coach Monty Williams: ``Robin (Lopez) has had a decent preseason, but I still see room for improvement in his game.'' Twitter @JohnReidTP

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Robin Lopez 

A miked Monty Williams – now beginning his third year as the Hornets’ head coach – gathered his troops at center court for the day’s marching orders. For most coaches faced with a media presence, moments like these mark the time for clichéd overtures and motivational platitudes. But Williams isn’t most coaches. “How many of you guys watched the debate last night?” Williams asked right off the bat, speaking of the presidential debate. Not exactly your standard-issue training camp salvo. Silence. “I don’t want to get off on a political tangent, but try to be aware of what’s happening around you,” Williams said. “The climate is changing. It’s not like it was when I was coming up – and I didn’t know it then – but things are changing, and it affects this group for sure.” New York Times

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

“How many of you guys are involved in the union?” Williams said next. More silence. “You guys need to be more aware of that,” he said. “When I came into the league as a rookie, I signed a four-year contract – and could’ve signed a five- year contract. Eric Montross signed an 11-year contract.” New York Times

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

Williams jumped into the drills, assuming his old power forward position working against his front-court players in an effort to get a feel on how they played, and give them personalized instruction on what he looks for in certain defensive sets. For newly acquired forward Ryan Anderson, who played for three years with the Orlando Magic under former coach Stan Van Gundy, not a former NBA player, it was rather eye-opening. "Stan wasn't as athletic as Monty," Anderson said diplomatically. "But he would definitely be very vocal during practice. I like the way Monty kind of mixes it in and shows you how to do some things, rather than just telling you. But they're both great coaches in their own (way). Monty is more of a hand's-on coach, which is great. It's really helping me adjust and learn quickly." New Orleans Times-Picayune

Orlando Magic, Monty Williams, Ryan Anderson 

Hornets Coach Monty Williams sees the hair, the appearance, the countenance and envisions the kind of basketball player he hopes will fill a void the team has had at the five position since Williams took over as coach in 2010. "I see a guy who has tremendous size, defensive oriented, got some skill on the block has a pretty good IQ for the game and has a lot of passion," Williams said. "Sometimes that gets in the way a little bit. But it's a good thing. It's not negative or selfish. And he'll admit he's not your average NBA guy. But I kind of like that. "So many guys in the NBA are cookie-cutout. One guy puts on those stupid glasses, everybody's putting them on. The next thing they'll be carrying canes to the games as fashion pacemakers. It's getting out of hand with all that. He's a guy who kind of walks on his own and doesn't care what people thing." New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams 

New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams said shortly after Tom Benson purchased the franchise from the NBA in April, Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis told him he would be around for awhile. Loomis, whose duties include overseeing the Hornets' basketball operations in addition to running the Saints' front office, made good on the promise by extending Williams’ a four-year contract extension this past Saturday. Williams addressed the media Monday at the Saints complex for the first time since agreeing to the new contract that will keep him with the team through 2016. ``Obviously I want to start the same way I did when I first got here,’’ Williams said. I’m thankful to the Lord for this opportunity and not just this contract but all that goes with it. ``The fact that he (Loomis) would even discuss an extension really gave me a lot of confidence. I’m sitting here in representation of them because they have done a lot to help me.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams 

Hornets Coach Monty Williams agreed to a four-year contract extension Saturday that will keep him with the team with the team through 2016. Before the agreement was reached, Williams had one year remaining on his existing deal that included a team option for a fourth year. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Coaching, Monty Williams 

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis, who also oversees the Hornets’ basketball operations, said getting Williams’ contract situation finalized was a high priority. “He knows and we know that he’s here for the long term as we develop a young team into a championship contender,” Loomis said. “I’ve been very impressed with Monty since we purchased the team. “I’ve also been impressed with Dell and the job he’s done and the staff in the basketball operations.” New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Coaching, Monty Williams 

Gordon has had several conversations with Hornets coach Monty Williams, but was disappointed about not hearing anything from general manager Dell Demps, the Hornets' new ownership group led by Tom Benson or any other front-office member. He still has yet to speak to the Hornets' brass. "All I could do was communicate with the coach," Gordon said. "That was the only communication I had. My agent [Robert Pelinka] was the only one communicating with the GM and the other front-office people. That was very different for me to go through." Yahoo! Sports

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Dell Demps, Eric Gordon, Owners, Tom Benson 

New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams said he fully understands the root of shooting guard Eric Gordon's unhappiness. Gordon left here Saturday night after learning he was not going to be a member of the USA Olympic basketball team this summer, depriving Williams of a chance to speak with Gordon face-to-face, though the two spoke on telephone Saturday Williams said. "He had to get out of town; I think he's a bit frustrated," said Williams, who was here on Sunday to watch rookie Anthony Davis – who also did not make the Olympic roster – New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Eric Gordon 

work with the younger U.S. select team against the senior team. "You know, I've done it. I talked to (Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich) last night and I brought up an instance where I kind of said some things I probably should not have said. I don't take it seriously. What Eric said is not who he is. It's unfortunate because people at home are pretty upset about it. "Everywhere I go, somebody's got something to say. What I would say is 'Let's understand how we were when we were 23.' Give the kid some mercy. We still love him. We're not upset with him. We understand the process. It's unfortunate that it happened this way, but that's just a part of it." New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Eric Gordon 

New Orleans might target Portland Trail Blazers restricted free agent forward Nicolas Batum, who is considering accepting an offer from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Hornets’ Monty Williams coached Batum when he was an assistant with the Trail Blazers. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Monty Williams, Nicolas Batum 

Loomis knows a good thing when he sees it. And in the short time he’s spent overseeing the Hornets’ basketball operations, he’s liked what he’s seen from the club’s brain trust, General Manager Dell Demps and Coach Monty Williams. “I like what I’ve seen a lot,” Loomis said. “Monty Williams is bright. He’s got strong core beliefs and a good connection with the players. He’s tough and disciplined and believes in those kinds of things in his program. And I’d say the same things about Dell. The only thing Monty and Dell don’t have is experience.” New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Dell Demps 

Williams likes the idea of restricted free agent Eric Gordon -- whom the Hornets expect to re-sign -- and Rivers playing in the back court together at times, giving New Orleans two players in the backcourt who can create their own shots from either the perimeter or on the drive. ESPN.com

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Monty Williams, Eric Gordon, Austin Rivers 

It’s fair to say Doc is very comfortable leaving his kid in the care of New Orleans coach Monty Williams and general manager Dell Demps. And even with Austin as such a high pick, he knows he won’t have to deal with the same pressure as Anthony Davis, taken No. 1 by New Orleans. Boston Herald

New Orleans Hornets, Draft, Doc Rivers, Monty Williams, Dell Demps, Austin Rivers 

“I love Monty,” he said. “Honestly, with Monty and Dell we couldn’t have asked for more. I played with Monty and coached Monty, and then I played with Dell Demps, as well. It’s like having a brother coach your son.” Boston Herald

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