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Detroit Pistons announce Monty Williams as new head coach
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“A week ago, I was not sure what the future would hold,” Williams said

Monty Williams is the new head coach of Detroit Pistons, the club announced on Friday.

Terms of the deal were not announced, but a person familiar with the situation told the AP on Wednesday night it was a six-year contract.

“After spending some time with Monty, it’s clear that he’s found a unique balance between achieving victory at the highest level while at the same time nurturing a culture of growth, development and inspiration,” Pistons owner Tom Gores said. “I’m beyond excited. This is a huge win for us.”

The 51-year-old Williams was fired by Phoenix on May 13, just two years after reaching the NBA Finals and a year after he won the league’s coach of the year award.

“A week ago, I was not sure what the future would hold,” Williams said in the team’s release. “But, after talking with Tom and Troy, I was excited hearing their vision for the Pistons going forward. They had a thoughtful plan and I am so appreciative of the emphasis they placed on the personal side of this business. They showed tremendous consideration for me and my family throughout this process.”