Why Pelicans' hiring of Joe Dumars is one of the most puzzling front-office moves in recent NBA history

Why Pelicans' hiring of Joe Dumars is one of the most puzzling front-office moves in recent NBA history

Dumars won a title in 2004, but he hasn't been a good GM for two decades

NBA fans react as Pelicans hire GM Joe Dumars to run the show

The New Orleans Pelicans won just 21 games this season.

NBA Rumors: Pelicans, Willie Green, James Borrego, Suns, Nuggets, David Adelman

Pelicans Former Pelicans executive David Griffin attempted to dismiss head coach Willie Green earlier this season but was overruled by ownership, which continued to back Green, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Green, a former assistant coach with the Suns, had been floated as a potential candidate for the Suns’ head coaching vacancy. However, with Griffin no longer leading basketball operations in New Orleans, Green’s job security has i…

Pelicans announce Joe Dumars as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations – Crescent City Sports

The Louisiana native brings more than 30 years of experience over the course of his illustrious career as a Hall of Fame player, NBA champion, and prominent team and league executive. Pelicans announce Joe Dumars as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations

Joe Dumars and the Pelicans: A Sudden Shift That Raises More Questions Than Answers - The Bird Writes

The New Orleans Pelicans have never been a franchise known for stability. But even by their standards, firing David Griffin and moving on to Joe Dumars as the new head of basketball operations in less than a day seems…hasty. Griffin’s dismissal didn’t come as a complete surprise. After six seasons, his tenure will be remembered more for injuries, inconsistency, and friction with multiple coaching staffs. But what followed—a quick and quiet hire …