Today's press conference began with Demps apologizing for his tardiness -- he had been watching film moments earlier with the coaching staff. He then immediately paid respects to the late Bryce Dejean-Jones.
"First, I want to start off by honoring the memory of Bryce-Dejean Jones... Nothing compared to the loss of Bryce."
The last time Dell Demps addressed the media, the Pelicans were still playing basketball. A scheduled season-ending press conference was cancelled, but local reporters learned through sources in late April that he was "definitely coming back."
When questioned about the lack of media contact and whether he ever felt like he was on the hot seat, Demps chuckled and stated that he felt like he had nothing to add after Alvin Gentry's end of season comments.