Ed Stefanski

Ed Stefanski was named senior advisor to owner Tom Gores on May

24, 2018.

With Stefanski at the helm, the Pistons returned to the NBA Playoffs

in 2019 for the first time since 2016-17 after going 41-41. The 41 wins

marked the second-most by the team in the previous 10 seasons

while 26 home wins tied for the most in the last decade as well.

A seasoned executive, Stefanski adds two-plus decades of NBA front

office experience to the club. Prior to joining the Pistons, Stefanski

spent four years with the Memphis Grizzlies as an executive vice

president. Previously, Stefanski held management positions with the

Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets. During

Stefanski’s tenure in Memphis, the Grizzlies made three postsea-

son appearances, including a trip to the 2015 Western Conference Semifinals.