re: Loomis' role and AD not being informed about Monty until after it was done

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Something also really bugs me about Loomis being the one to tell him rather than Dell.

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Monty has said for the last 2 years that he answers to Loomis. There were rumors last year that Monty was the favorite. Perhaps Demps did win a power struggle that has changed and your fears are now unfounded.

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Dell Demps need not seem the only authority on everything Pelicans to have real, functional power. By most accounts Loomis defers to Demps on basketball matters and the next head coach appears to be no different according to the New Orleans Advocate.

"Loomis said the type of coach the Pelicans will hire will be left up to Demps. Loomis said the timetable for hiring a coach also is up to Demps."

Loomis has also stated that Dell has "more than this year on his contract" via the Times-Picayune. This falls in line with recent reporting by Marc Stein immediately following the Pelicans departure from the playoffs.

"Demps actually has two years left on his contract, with a team option in 2016-17 looming after next season. ?There have been no tangible signals that his job is under any real threat."

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I'd still keep an eye on Joe Dumars though. Loomis having a trusted adviser is probably a good thing. Dumars trying to manipulate his way into a job would be a bad thing. Hopefully he just likes hanging out in the Owner's suite at football games, or if he does eventually get a job with the Pels, hopefully he will come by it naturally.