Joe Dumars
Inducted:
2006
Player Stats
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
Born
May 24, 1963
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Position
Shooting guard
Point guard
College:
McNeese State (1981–1985)
Joe Dumars was one of the NBA’s most respected two-way guards, known for elite defense, clutch scoring, and leadership with the Detroit Pistons. Drafted 18th overall in 1985, Dumars became the steady backbone of the “Bad Boys” era, excelling without flash. He was a lockdown perimeter defender who could also score efficiently, famously outdueling Magic Johnson in the 1989 NBA Finals. Dumars helped lead Detroit to back-to-back championships in 1989 and 1990, earning Finals MVP honors in 1989.
Dumars is the only person in Detroit sports history to win a championship as both a player and a lead executive. He was the 1989 NBA Finals MVP, leading the Pistons to their first title by sweeping the Lakers. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006, Dumars remains a gold standard for two-way excellence, loyalty to one franchise, and winning basketball at the highest level.
Dumars' Awards and Records
- NBA champion (2004 as executive)
- NBA Executive of the Year (2003)
- First NBA Sportsmanship Award winner (1996)
- Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1994)
- 4 Retired by the Detroit Pistons
NBA Records
- 2× NBA champion (1989, 1990)
- NBA Finals MVP (1989)
- 6× NBA All-Star (1990–1993, 1995, 1997)
- All-NBA Second Team (1993)
- 2× All-NBA Third Team (1990, 1991)
- 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1989, 1990, 1992, 1993)
- NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1991)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1986)
NBA Teams
Detroit Pistons (1985–1999)
NBA Draft
1985: 1st round, 18th overall pick
Detroit Pistons
Number Worn
4
NBA Stats
Seasons:
1 (1985–1999)
Games Played:
1,018
Game Started:
944
Points:
16,401 (16.1 ppg)
Rebounds:
2,203 (2.2 rpg)
Assists:
4,612 (4.5 apg)
Points Per Game:
16.1
NBA Championships:
3 (1989, 1990 as Player; 2004 as Exec)
Finals MVP:
1989 (27.3 ppg, 6.0 apg)
NBA Executive of the Year:
2003