What happened to Monty Williams wife Lisa Keeth? Details about her battle with life-threatening c

Monty Williams is one of the more respected names going around in the NBA. The former Phoenix Suns head coach has now found a new home in the NBA. Williams will now be seen coaching the Detroit Pistons. The newly signed head coach have his first introductory press conference and covered a lot of topics while answering many questions.

Monty Williams is currently married to Lisa Keeth. The two tied the knot in 2017. Keeth is Williams’ second wife as they married after the unfortunate and untimely demise of Ingrid Williams. The Pistons head coach’s first marriage lasted for over 20 years before his wife passed away in a car accident. Since 2017, both Keeth and Williams have looked quite happy with each other while taking care of five children.

Lisa Keeth was born in May 1980 in Oakland, California. She is popular for her reputation as a star volleyball player and was awarded the Holland Award in 2001. Currently, Keeth is working with Spurs Sports and Entertainment and resides in San Antonio. Although whether or not she is involved with the San Antonio Spurs is unclear and speculative.

Related: What happened to Monty Williams’ first wife, Ingrid Williams? How did she die?

What happened to Lisa Keeth?

Monty Williams was at the introductory press conference when he revealed a concerning issue that Lisa Keeth was going through. The Pistons’ head coach revealed that Keeth was diagnosed with breast cancer during the Phoenix Suns‘ postseason run. “I had a situation personally in my family that needed attention,” Williams said. “My wife found out that she had breast cancer during the playoffs.”

Williams also explained why he chose to speak about it during the presser. “The reason I bring it up is to not talk about my family but to make more of an emphasis that women need early detection testing. We had genetic testing done and then scan after scan after scan and then we found it early. And that might of saved my wife’s life. And it can save others.”

Monty Williams' wife was diagnosed with breast cancer during the playoffs.

He didn't take the Pistons' coaching position until after his family received positive news about her diagnosis thanks to early detection 🙏 pic.twitter.com/RJr6yHpVDl

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 13, 2023

Williams stayed out of going too much into detail about Keeth’s diagnosis. However, he did mention that she made great progress and received good news sooner than expected.

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