— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 8, 2016
Demps had this to say about the hiring:
“I am excited to announce Danny Ferry has accepted our offer to join the New Orleans Pelicans basketball operations staff as a special advisor. Danny’s experience, insight and achievements will be a welcomed addition to the Pelicans as we continue our quest to improve the team.”
Demps and Ferry go way back, as they have known each other for years. They both have ties to the San Antonio Spurs. Ferry worked there from 2003 through 2005, then again from 2010-2012, while Demps would come in from 2005 through 2010, when the then-New Orleans Hornets hired him as GM.