<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Press Release - The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets announced today that Allan Bristow has stepped down as general manager due to health concerns. Director of Player Personnel Jeff Bower has been promoted to general manager. "The stress and strain of the last month took a serious toll on various health problems that I was already facing before the hurricane," said Bristow. "After consulting with my physician, it became clear that stepping down was the only decision that made sense for me and my family." Bower, who is entering his 11th season with the Hornets, will return to the role of general manager effective immediately. He previously served as general manager from 2001-2003. "We expect to do great things this season both on and off the court," said Bower. "I'm proud that I will be a part of both the excitement that is being generated in Oklahoma City and the rebuilding effort that we will help to see through in Louisiana."</div> This was unexpected
