Dumars also said of players who are a distraction or unreliable, "You have to set standards — and you can’t waver from those standards."

The New Orleans Pelicans, led by Joe Dumars, have parted ways with two top execs from David Griffin’s staff as front office changes continue.

As Joe Dumars settles into his role as the New Orleans Pelicans’ new head of basketball operations, one decision looms larger than the rest: the future of former No.