Despite being offered lucrative ownership deals, Bob Myers declined and indicated that his decision to step down was driven by factors beyond financial considerations.
Bob Myers, a highly decorated executive in the NBA and the mastermind behind the Golden State Warriors' four championship victories, has announced his decision to step down as the team's president and general manager, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Speaking to ESPN, Myers expressed that the time has come for him to move on. Despite being offered lucrative ownership deals that would have made him one of the highest-paid executives in the league, Myers declined, indicating that his departure was driven by various factors beyond financial considerations.
Myers' journey with the Warriors began in 2011 when he joined as an assistant GM before being promoted to GM in 2012. Since then, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the team through astute draft choices, strategic trades, and impactful signings, contributing to the creation of one of the most dominant teams in recent memory.
Under Myers' leadership, the Warriors experienced tremendous success, capturing four NBA championships in the span of eight years. However, their recent campaign came to an end in the Western Conference semifinals, with a defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers. Throughout Myers' 11-year tenure as GM, the team reached the NBA Finals on six occasions, falling short to Toronto in 2019 and Cleveland in 2016.
Prior to his tenure with the Warriors, Myers had an impressive career as a prominent player agent.
With Myers leaving his post, Warriors owner Joe Lacob is expected to explore expanded roles for his son, Kirk, who currently serves as an executive vice president of basketball operations, as well as Mike Dunleavy Jr., the VP of basketball operations.
Meanwhile, the franchise finds itself at a crucial juncture, facing the challenge of managing a significant payroll and luxury tax that could potentially reach a historic $500 million in the 2023-2024 season. Tough decisions will need to be made regarding the future of key players, including Draymond Green and Klay Thompson.
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