Joe Dumars

Basketball player and Pistons legend

Joe Dumars - Basketball player and Pistons legend
Born

May 24th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This individual played as a shooting guard in the NBA, primarily for the Detroit Pistons. A key figure in the team's success during the late 1980s and early 1990s, he helped secure two NBA championships in 1989 and 1990. Renowned for defensive skills and sportsmanship, earned the NBA Finals MVP award in 1989. After retiring from professional play, transitioned into an executive role within the Pistons organization.

Won NBA championships with the Detroit Pistons

Awarded NBA Finals MVP in 1989

Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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