Joe Dumars spent his entire NBA career with the Detroit Pistons (1985–1999) and became one of the defining players of the “Bad Boys” era. Known for his quiet leadership and defensive intensity, he was often tasked with guarding the league’s top shooting guards, including Michael Jordan. Dumars was also a reliable scorer, with a smooth mid-range jumper and the ability to step up in big moments. He was named Finals MVP in 1989 after averaging 27.3 points in Detroit’s sweep of the Lakers, cementing his place in Pistons lore. A six-time All-Star, Dumars was praised for his professionalism amidst a team known for its rough play, earning respect across the league. His blend of toughness and class made him the heart of Detroit’s championship runs. Post-retirement, Dumars remained tied to the franchise, later serving as its general manager and helping build the 2004 championship team.
Joe Dumars Playoff Stats
| Season | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | BLK | STL | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TOV | OREB | DREB |
|---|
 | 1985-86 | 4 | 36:45 | 15.0 | 3.3 | 6.3 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 6.3 | 10.3 | 61.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 66.7 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| 1986-87 | 15 | 31:32 | 12.7 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 5.2 | 9.7 | 53.8 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 66.7 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 78.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| 1987-88 | 23 | 34:57 | 12.3 | 2.2 | 4.9 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 4.9 | 10.7 | 46.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 33.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 88.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1988-89 | 17 | 36:28 | 17.6 | 2.6 | 5.6 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 6.2 | 13.7 | 45.5 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 8.3 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 86.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.9 |
| 1989-90 | 20 | 37:42 | 18.2 | 2.2 | 4.8 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 6.5 | 14.2 | 45.8 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 26.3 | 5.0 | 5.7 | 87.6 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| 1990-91 | 15 | 39:12 | 20.6 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 7.0 | 16.3 | 42.9 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 40.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 84.5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| 1991-92 | 5 | 44:12 | 16.8 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 6.4 | 13.6 | 47.1 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 50.0 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 78.9 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1995-96 | 3 | 41:00 | 13.7 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 11.7 | 45.7 | 1.7 | 4.7 | 35.7 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 100.0 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 2.7 |
| 1996-97 | 5 | 42:35 | 13.8 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.4 | 12.2 | 36.1 | 1.2 | 4.6 | 26.1 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 95.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1998-99 | 5 | 30:39 | 10.2 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 7.8 | 48.7 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 52.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 100.0 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| | 112 | 36:34 | 15.6 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 5.8 | 12.5 | 46.3 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 35.8 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 85.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| | 112 | 36:34 | 15.6 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 5.8 | 12.5 | 46.3 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 35.8 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 85.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
Joe Dumars Best Ten Games (Points)
| Date | Opponent | MIN | PTS | AST | REB | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TOV | OREB | DREB |
|---|
| Mar 12, 1992 | Golden State Warriors (W) | 46:00 | 45 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 33 | 0.52 | 2 | 3 | 0.67 | 9 | 10 | 0.90 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar 09, 1994 | New Jersey Nets (W) | 39:00 | 44 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 23 | 0.70 | 3 | 4 | 0.75 | 9 | 10 | 0.90 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 07, 1995 | Washington Bullets (W) | 44:00 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 0.67 | 5 | 8 | 0.63 | 10 | 12 | 0.83 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 26, 1993 | New York Knicks (W) | 40:00 | 43 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 25 | 0.64 | 7 | 11 | 0.64 | 4 | 4 | 1.00 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 05, 1994 | Milwaukee Bucks (L) | 39:00 | 42 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 25 | 0.64 | 6 | 9 | 0.67 | 4 | 4 | 1.00 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb 05, 1994 | New Jersey Nets (L) | 45:00 | 42 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 23 | 0.52 | 3 | 5 | 0.60 | 15 | 16 | 0.94 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | Atlanta Hawks (W) | 38:00 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 23 | 0.70 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 | 8 | 10 | 0.80 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 09, 1991 | Milwaukee Bucks (L) | 39:00 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 24 | 0.79 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 3 | 3 | 1.00 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 18, 1989 | Cleveland Cavaliers (W) | 37:00 | 42 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 26 | 0.69 | 4 | 5 | 0.80 | 2 | 3 | 0.67 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov 08, 1995 | Portland Trail Blazers (W) | 42:00 | 41 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 24 | 0.46 | 3 | 8 | 0.38 | 16 | 18 | 0.89 | 5 | 3 | 3 |