Former NBA player Chris Dudley launched his campaign as a Republican in the Oregon governor's race, hoping to unseat incumbent Democrat Gov. Tina Kotek.

“I love Oregon, and even though we have some serious problems, there are solutions, and I believe our best days are ahead of us,” Dudley wrote in a Facebook post on Monday announcing his campaign.

“However, in order to solve these challenges, the empty promises, the name calling, finger pointing and fear mongering that has solved nothing must stop. You deserve better,” he added, asking for Oregonians to back his bid.

Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell is also running in the GOP primary. 

Dudley previously launched a gubernatorial campaign in 2010, after being an NBA player for 16 seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, New Jersey Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, and Phoenix Suns.

He is running on quality education, safety, affordability, and jobs, The Hill news outlet reported.