The San Antonio Spurs hired former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams to serve as their vice president of basketball operations, the franchise announced on Friday.
Williams returns to San Antonio for his second stint with the Spurs. After a nine-year NBA playing career, including two-plus seasons with the Spurs, Williams got his start in the front office and coaching while serving as a coaching intern with the Silver and Black during the 2004-05 campaign.
Last season Williams served as an assistant coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder.Prior to joining the Thunder he was the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans from 2010-2015, guiding the Pelicans to the postseason twice.