After years of continuous success, the Golden State Warriors face a crucial moment for the franchiseās direction. Important contracts are about to expire, including that of longtime general manager Bob Myers.
Myers, who took over in the 2012-13 season, has been instrumental in the Dubsā emergence as one of the strongest teams in the league. Since he arrived, the Warriors made it to the postseason on eight occasions, winning four NBA championships.
On top of that, heās highly valued within the locker room. Both Stephen Curry and Draymond Greenā who is also entering the final months of his contractā suggestedtheyād love Myers to stay in the Bay area.
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green campaign for Bob Myersā renewal
āWe were all young at one point when we were trying to figure it out,ā Curry told NBC Sports Bay Area. āOne of his special abilities is to connect with you where you are. Be truthful and honest and authentic about how difficult the NBA is in the sense of decisions that are made and the business side of it. But also, he has a personal touch that you trust.
āI donāt ever take that for granted,ā Curry continued. āThe fact that I can have a difficult conversation with him. I can pick up the phone and let him know how Iām feeling. Heāll give it to me straight around where we are as a team or where I am individually.ā
Green echoed that sentiment, even though his future also looks uncertain. āBob is huge for us,ā Green said. āSome GMs put a team together and then they go into their office and watch to see if it works. You donāt see many GMs working daily, having conversations with guys, keeping a pulse of the team, and then having those tough conversations. General managers donāt do that in this league. Bob does. Heās incredible.ā
Myers may not have been on the floor all these years, but his decisions have nevertheless been extremely impactful. Therefore, his departure would definitely be a big loss for the Dubs.
