Despite earlier speculation that Joe Dumars would be pursuing a run for Michigan's governor, the Detroit Pistons' head of basketball operations says his team is more important.
"I am flattered by and very much appreciate those who strongly believed I would make a formidable candidate and an effective governor for the state. But I am not a politician and do not have plans to run for public office. While I certainly will consider new and different business opportunities that come before me on the business front, my attention now is squarely focused on the Detroit Pistons," Dumars said in a statement.
Dumars said he is "optimistic" about the state of Michigan and wishes the best for any potential candidate.
The former shooting guard was said to have been courted by Michigan Democrats after Lt. Gov. John Cherry dropped out from the race for governor. Political analyst Tim Skubick said Dumars was an attractive candidate because of his celebrity, business sense and lack of current ties to Michigan's current administration.
On the political front, sports magnate Denise Ilitch has emerged as a strong possibility for a Democratic candidate. Regarding the Pistons, the team could go up for sale if owner Karen Davidson has her way.
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