New Orleans Pelicans Governor Gayle Benson introduced immediately that Joe Dumars has been named the group’s Govt Vice President of Basketball Operations.
Dumars will start with the group on April 21.
Dumars brings greater than 30 years of expertise over the course of his illustrious profession as a Corridor of Fame participant, NBA champion, and distinguished group and league govt. He most just lately served as Govt Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations on the NBA league workplace from 2022-25, the place he was liable for overseeing all basketball operations issues, together with the enforcement of taking part in guidelines and interpretations, conduct and self-discipline, and insurance policies and procedures referring to the operation of video games.
“Joe’s achievements as a famend Corridor of Fame participant, NBA champion and entrance workplace govt are indeniable,” Benson stated. “I’ve an excessive amount of respect for what Joe has already achieved as a participant and govt, however extra importantly I like his character and management. His huge expertise and relationships all through the NBA, alongside together with his robust management qualities, may have an amazing influence on our group and our purpose of successful an NBA championship. Whereas on the league, he was concerned in each facet of basketball operations and bought unparalleled perspective and data of the best personnel, technique and techniques all through the league. That may profit our group instantly as we transfer ahead. I’m delighted to welcome Joe, his spouse Debbie, and their kids Jordan and Aren to the Pelicans.”
“Firstly, I need to thank Mrs. Benson for giving me the dignity and privilege to guide the Pelicans basketball operations group,” stated Dumars. “As a Louisiana native, that is really a full circle second. I grew up as a Saints fan and the primary AAU basketball group I performed on at 16 years previous was primarily based in New Orleans, so this chance may be very particular to me on a private degree. I stay up for being part of the Pelicans group, and constructing a group that proudly represents our followers on the courtroom and in our neighborhood.”
Dumars added, “There may be loads of expertise on this roster. My imaginative and prescient is to construct a disciplined group that’s constructed on toughness, sensible decision-making and a no-excuses mindset. I’m proud to have grown up in Louisiana and understand how passionate, resilient and hard we’re as a neighborhood. Our followers deserve a group that represents that spirit, and people traits would be the basis of our group’s tradition.”
Benson added, “As we went via this previous season, I gave it loads of cautious thought and reflection relative to how we have to transfer this group ahead and what sort of management that may take. Joe was somebody I used to be very acquainted with, having handled him over the previous few years at league conferences. My resolution immediately was not rapidly made, and never with out spending helpful time speaking to gamers, coaches and league officers. That enter was essential. I’m excited to get began in offering any and all the assets, as I’ve completed previously to the group, to get us again to successful.”
