It is apparent to me that Demps knew what he wanted (Gentry) but was handed Monty, Asik was here mainly because AD wasn't ready and didn't want to play the 5. He still doesn't, but now he seems ok since Nico and JR share the job with him. The decisions that get made now are by committee, Demps has been great these last few years. He did more then enough to keep Boogie, and was able to get a more then average replacement in JR for less then half the 20 and 20 he offered injured Boogie last season. I didn't like Demps but now I think he is a bit better then middle of pack GM. Stern is a jerk and classless fool for making this comment. He probably solidified Demp's job here because the Benson family/organization has a history of taking care of their own.