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KC Introduces Ryan Spencer as New Head Coach

Following Paul Westphal's decision to step down as Kings head coach so he could stay closer to his home in California, the Kings announced today that Ryan Spencer will take over as coach of KC's newest franchise.

"This is a dream come true for me," Spencer said. "It's an honor to be able to lead this team in our return to my hometown."

National basketball writers are questioning the hiring, citing Spencer's lack of pro basketball experience. Spencer was an assistant coach at the University of Missouri before accepting the position with the Kings.

"You don't have to have NBA experience to be able to understand how to build a solid basketball team," Spencer said. "Defense and execution are winning strategies on any level."

Sources close to Spencer say he will aim to instill a methodical, mistake-adverse mentality in his team. Quality big men are crucial to the success of his style, the sources say.