Dell Demps

Delano J. Demps[1] (born February 12, 1970) is an American professional basketball executive and former player who is currently an assistant coach for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Prior to that, he served as the general manager of the New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans from 2010 to 2019.[2] A 6'3" guard from the University of the Pacific, Demps played for the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, and Orlando Magic, despite being undrafted. Born in Long Beach, California, Demps played high school basketball for Mt. Eden High School in Hayward, California.

Dell Demps
Utah Jazz
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1970-02-12) February 12, 1970
Long Beach, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolMount Eden (Hayward, California)
CollegePacific (1988–1992)
NBA draft1992 / Undrafted
Playing career1992–2000
PositionPoint guard / Shooting guard
Number20, 5
Coaching career2020–present
Career history
As player:
19927-Up Uncolas
1992–1993Yakima Sun Kings
1993Oklahoma City Cavalry
1993Rochester Renegade
1993Golden State Warriors
1993–1994Yakima Sun Kings
1994Shell Rimula-X
1994SLUC Nancy Basket
1994–1995Yakima Sun Kings
1995–1996San Antonio Spurs
1996Orlando Magic
1996–1997Yakima Sun Kings
1997P.A.O.K.
1998Yakima Sun Kings
1998–1999Cibona Zagreb
1999–2000Trenton Shooting Stars
2000Galatasaray
As coach:
2020–presentUtah Jazz (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Demps also played in France, Greece, Croatia, Turkey and the Philippines. Demps was a former PBA import back in the 1990s. He played with Shell and 7-Up.[3]

Personal life

Demps has three children: Jourdan Johnson, Tre, and Riley Demps. He is married to Anita Demps.

References
  1. "Delano J Demps was born on February 12, 1970 in Los Angeles County, California". californiabirthindex.org. California Birth Index. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  2. Demps officially Hornets’ new GM
  3. "Former PBA import Dell Demps out as Pelicans GM". Rappler. Retrieved 2021-01-19.


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