Report: Suns hire Ed Stefanski, father of Cleveland Browns coach, as front office advisor
The Suns hired Ed Stefanski, father of Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, as a front office advisor, according to a Friday report by Marc Stein.
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The Phoenix Suns have hired Ed Stefanski, father of Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski and longtime NBA executive, as a front office advisor, according to a Friday report by Marc Stein.
Stefanski will join former Suns legend Steve Nash as new additions to Phoenix’s senior advisory committee, as the team’s preseason gets underway from Palm Desert, California.
The pair of fresh faces for the Suns add to a growing list, as they will accompany general manager and coach, Brian Gregory and Jordan Ott, who are both in their first year.
Stefanski began his NBA track record in 1999 with the then-New Jersey Nets as director of scouting before making stops with the Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons.
In addition to scout, Stefanski has served in basketball operations, player personnel and was a senior advisor to the owner of the Pistons.
He was a 10th round pick in the 1976 NBA Draft by the 76ers and played his college ball at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Ed Stefanski was the president of Preferred Mortgage Corporation, one of the most successful real estate funding mortgage companies in the United States before accepting the job of scouting for the Nets. Rod Thorn promoted Stefanski to Director of Scouting then General Manager. The Nets two Finals appearances occurred while Stefanski was part of the Nets front office. He also acquired Vince Carter.
While with Philly, Stefanski traded Allen Iverson and drafted Jrue Holiday.
Stefanski received a vote for Executive of the Year while with Detroit. Stefanski took over the Piston's rebuild after the disastrous trade for Blake Griffin.
Surprised Book is logging so many minutes.