New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams, forward Anthony Davis (23), and New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (1) celebrate after the game between the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans ...

METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Monty Williams on Tuesday, parting ways with a coach who has a strong relationship with the franchise's marquee player, Anthony Davis.

Monty Williams recently talked about how being an NBA head coach can take over a person's life and weigh on them heavily.

New Orleans Pelicans coach Monty Williams talks to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, March 2, 2015, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman ...

New Orleans Pelicans coach Monty Williams said the noise at Oracle Arena - home of the Golden State Warriors - is "out of hand". ___3683241___https:_____static.pulse ...