Ed Stefanski – Page 3 – Syndication Server

Susan happened to be watching that …

Susan happened to be watching that game. She recognized Maury from their time together at Clemson decades ago: he as an assistant coach; she as an undergraduate. She called the Nets’ offices and asked for a way to reach him. The rest is a love story that only basketball could tell. Over the past two days, Pistons GM Ed Stefanski has been sending Susan’s updates to a text chain of team executives, coaches and old co-workers. Those have been encouraging, especially given how dire things appeared mere days ago.

James Edwards III: Ed Stefanski on surprise of Drummond’s value: “With the trade value, it is what it is. It’s what the marketplace will bare.” Mentioned that he’s been in the NBA long enough to see the evolution of basketball, talked about Houston not playing with a center.

Rod Beard: #Pistons Stefanski on Drummond’s comments about loyalty: The worst thing in the world is having to trade someone who’s been here…emotions are raw. Dre knew he was in trade talks.

Vincent Ellis: Ed Stefanski on Drummond comments: “Emotions are raw when this stuff happens. I understand that.” #Pistons

James Edwards III: Stefanski: “We are looking to rebuild. What the future holds will be interesting. We haven’t had the luxury of having cap space since we’ve been here — do you use it in FA, collecting assets or making trades? We have to use it wisely.”

James Edwards III: Stefanski on keeping Rose: “We would have had to get a nice package for Derrick. He’s had an unbelievable year. We like him as a leader with the young guys. They probably idolize him.” Said that you’d have to ask other teams if the injury played a part in interest.