Joe Dumars

Joe Dumars (born May 24, 1963 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is the Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations (as of 2005) and a former NBA basketball player. At 6'3 he could play either shooting guard or point guard and was effective in defense. Initially a shooting guard, Dumars shifted to point guard following the retirement of teammate Isiah Thomas.

NBA Executive career

Dumars became the Pistons' President of Basketball Operations prior to 2000-2001 season. He was voted the league's Executive of the Year in the 2002-2003 season and quietly went on to build the team that would win the 2004 NBA Championship and contend for many more.

Related Topics:
2000 - 2001 - Executive of the Year - 2002 - 2003 - 2004

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Notable Trades:

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• Grant Hill for Chucky Atkins and Ben Wallace.
• Jerome Williams for Corliss Williamson.
• Mateen Cleaves for Jon Barry.
• Jud Buechler for Clifford Robinson.
• Jerry Stackhouse for Richard Hamilton.
• Zeljko Rebraca, Bob Sura, and two first round picks for Rasheed Wallace.
• Elden Campbell and a first round draft pick for Carlos Arroyo.

Notable Draft Picks:

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• Tayshaun Prince with the 23rd overall pick.
• Mehmet Okur in the 2nd round.

Notable Signings:

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• Chauncey Billups
• Larry Brown (coach)
• Antonio McDyess
• Flip Saunders (coach)