A closer look at the biggest achievements of Joe Dumars. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Joe Dumars III is a former American professional basketball player and current NBA executive. Known for his defensive prowess and offensive versatility as a shooting guard or point guard, he spent his entire 14-year NBA career with the Detroit Pistons. Dumars formed a legendary backcourt partnership with Isiah Thomas, leading the Pistons to two NBA championships in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
During the 1988-89 regular season, Joe Dumars averaged over 17 points per game with a 50.5% field goal percentage and a career-high 5.7 assists per game as the Pistons posted a then-team record of 63 wins.
In 1989, Joe Dumars and the Detroit Pistons won the NBA Championship, and Dumars was voted the Finals MVP after averaging 27.3 points per game in a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 1990, Joe Dumars continued to be recognized for his performance as he was selected to the All-Star team.
In 1990, Joe Dumars won his second NBA championship as a player with the Detroit Pistons.
In 1992, Joe Dumars continued to be recognized for his performance as he was selected to the All-Star team.
The 1992-93 season marked a high point in Joe Dumars's career, as he set career highs in total points (1,809) and points per game (23.5), while also averaging a career-high 40.2 minutes per game.
In 1994, Joe Dumars played for the US national team in the FIBA World Championship, winning the gold medal.
In the 1995–96 NBA season, Joe Dumars received the first-ever NBA Sportsmanship Award.
In March 2000, Joe Dumars' number 4 jersey was retired by the Detroit Pistons.
In 2000, the NBA Sportsmanship Award was renamed the Joe Dumars Trophy in honor of Joe Dumars.
In 2002-03, Joe Dumars was voted the league's Executive of the Year.
In 2004, Joe Dumars built the team that won the NBA championship, making him the first African-American executive to lead a team to an NBA championship.
In 2004, under Joe Dumars' leadership, the Detroit Pistons won the NBA championship.
During the 2005-06 season, under Joe Dumars' leadership, the Detroit Pistons achieved their best regular-season record in franchise history at 64-18.
In 2006, Joe Dumars was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, recognizing his successful NBA career.
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