Monty Williams - Phoenix Suns v Detroit Pistons
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns looks on in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on January 16, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. Mike Mulholland/Getty Images

The Detroit Pistons have named Monty Williams as their new head coach.

Williams agreed to a six-year contract worth $78.5 million, making it the largest coaching deal in NBA history, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Monty Williams Named New Detroit Pistons Coach

The 2022 NBA Coach of the Year's deal with the Pistons could reach upward of eight years and $100 million, depending on team options, incentives, and various circumstances, per insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.

Pistons owner Tom Gores and general manager Troy Weaver led an aggressive pursuit of Williams that intensified in recent days, wanting to provide a fresh leader and culture to a talented and young Pistons roster.

Williams previously coached the Phoenix Suns from 2019 until May 2023 after being eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in six games in the Western Conference Semifinals.

He coached Phoenix to a berth in the 2021 NBA Finals and their best record in franchise history in the 2021-22 season at 64-18.

However, Williams and the Suns failed to advance further than the Western Conference Semifinals in the past two years, ending both seasons via blowout losses at home.

The 51-year-old mentor will replace Dwane Casey, who has coached the team for five seasons. He will be transitioning to a front-office role.

Williams also served as the head coach of the New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans from 2010 to 2015.

He took up assistant coaching jobs with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers before leading the way in Phoenix.