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Joe Dumars grinned when Zion Williamson’s name came up during the 61-year-old Hall-of-Famer’s formal introduction as the New Orleans Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations. “At the league office, I’ve had to talk to Zion a few times,” said Dumars, who spent the past three seasons as the NBA’s executive vice president and head of basketball operations — a … [Read more...] about
Pelicans Film Room: “I read that last week that I have a mandate. If I have, no one has called and told me that… She said “Joe I would like to know what its like to win an NBA title” That was as close to an edict as you will get” — Joe Dumars on mandates from ownership … [Read more...] about
Early word out of New Orleans is that Dumars wants to evaluate his new situation fully before deciding to outright shop Zion Williamson. That said: Organizational exasperation with Williamson, as you can imagine, is plenty tangible after the former No. 1 overall pick failed for the fourth time in his six NBA seasons to surpass 30 games played. … [Read more...] about Joe Dumars wants to evaluate situation before shopping Zion Williamson
Early word out of New Orleans is that Dumars wants to evaluate his new situation fully before deciding to outright shop Zion Williamson. That said: Organizational exasperation with Williamson, as you can imagine, is plenty tangible after the former No. 1 overall pick failed for the fourth time in his six NBA seasons to surpass 30 games played.Source: … [Read more...] about Joe Dumars wants to evaluate situation before shopping Zion Williamson
“Joe’s achievements as a renowned Hall of Fame player, NBA champion and front office executive are indisputable,” Benson said. “I have a great deal of respect for what Joe has already accomplished as a player and executive, but more importantly I admire his character and leadership. His vast experience and relationships throughout the NBA, along with his strong leadership … [Read more...] about
