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Troy Weaver Rumors
Troy Weaver keeping Jerami Grant in Detroit?
While there is no shortage of interest from contenders in the injured forward, Jerami Grant continues to have a staunch backer in Motown in Pistons GM Troy Weaver as he nears eligibility in the offseason for a four-year $112 million contract extension. Weaver is hardly the lone voice of influence in Detroit, where former player agent Arn Tellem wields considerable (and realistically the loudest) say as the Pistons’ vice chairman, but Weaver, remember, recommended Grant to legendary Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim long before he was hired to lead Detroit’s front office. Hence the belief in various corners that he would prefer for Grant to stay.
When Gores discussed the restoration, he admitted Troy Weaver used the term during his interview process. Gores said he told Weaver to build a team built around “toughness” and “Troy connected to the idea.” Though Gores is “cautiously optimistic” this rebuild will produce top results, he said, “all the pieces are in place.”
Omari Sanfoka II: Rodney McGruder’s dad grew up with Troy Weaver in Washington DC. McGruder was loved in the locker room last season and embraced the mentor role. Weaver has said he’ll always prioritize having good veterans on the roster, so makes sense why he wanted McGruder back
Rod Beard: #Pistons team owner Tom Gores on Troy Weaver: “He’s intense through this process and he just went through everything.”
