Sacramento Kings introduce Scott Perry as new general manager

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The Scott Perry era is upon us.

On Wednesday morning, the Sacramento Kings held a press conference to introduce Scott Perry as the new general manager of the club after mutually parting ways with Monte McNair last week.

Perry, a long time NBA executive who spent three months with the Kings during the summer of 2017, said he stayed in contact with Kings chairman Vivek Ranadivé since his departure, which helped streamline the hiring process.

“Eight years ago I had a three month interview here with the Sacramento Kings and from that point forward, that three months allowed me and Vivek to establish a relationship that was built on respect and understanding,” Perry said. “We learned each other’s work styles, values…all the things that are important and we maintained that relationship.”

Perry was one of three assistant general managers under Vlade Divac and he was offered a job to step into a general manager position with the Knicks at the time. He left Sacramento with the Kings’ blessing, but clearly left the door open for a potential return down the road. 

During his short stint with the Kings, Perry brought instant credibility to the franchise. He aided in the 2017 draft process that brought in De’Aaron Fox, Justin Jackson, Harry Giles and Frank Mason. He also helped bring Bogdan Bogdanovic over from Europe, as well as sign veteran free agents George Hill, Zach Randolph and Vince Carter.

There was a clear vision put in place during Perry’s short time with the franchise. It didn’t lead to instant success, but some of the moves he made helped set up the 2018-19 squad that finished 39-43 under head coach Dave Joerger. 

“They know what they're getting with me,” Perry said. “They’re getting a proven leader. Someone who has done this job before at a high level. And then I also know and understand the environment of the Sacramento Kings. We have a shared vision, and again, that shared vision and mandate is to build a platform that is going to offer sustainable success and winning for this organization that this community richly deserves.”