Looks like a PR move. An article about Joe Dumars "expected increased role".
Link---> https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/259144/Joe-Dumars-Gaining-Influence-Within-Kings
It has been many years but Dumars put together a good team in Detroit. He drafted Darko and Mateen though.
Link to Dumars draft history---> https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2014/6/4/5779484/joe-dumars-complete-draft-history-with-the-pistons
Link---> https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/259144/Joe-Dumars-Gaining-Influence-Within-Kings
It has been many years but Dumars put together a good team in Detroit. He drafted Darko and Mateen though.
Link to Dumars draft history---> https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2014/6/4/5779484/joe-dumars-complete-draft-history-with-the-pistons