He’s Piston through and through. He’s played for them and he was the man who put the miracle 04 Championship winning Pistons together.
But the magic has ran out. 10 years later and Detroit has got nowhere. Joe Dumars is out as the President of basketball ops for the Detroit Pistons.
There’s been speculation for a couple of years now.
Pistons owner Tom Gores gave his view on what Dumars meant to the franchise…
Joe Dumars is a great champion who has meant so much to this franchise and this community. We are turning the page with great respect for what he has accomplished not only as a player and a front office executive, but as a person who has represented this team and the NBA with extraordinary dignity.
Sone good words there.
Of course Dumars himself had to provide a few words since its his own decision to step down…
It’s time to turn the page on a wonderful chapter and begin writing a new on. I’ve had the pleasure of working with some great people throughout the last 29 years as both a player and executive, and I’m proud of our accomplishments. Tom Gores and ownership is committed to winning and they will continue to move the franchise forward.
Dumars won’t be completely out of the picture however. Detroit confirmed that Dumars will remain with the franchise, as an advisor.
He will stay as executive until the season ends.
