Bob Myers steps down as Golden State Warriors’ GM/President after 12 years

It’s official. As expected by many in league circles over recent days, President of Basketball Operations and general manager Bob Myers has confirmed that his time at the Golden State Warriors has come to an end.

Bob Myers has put all speculation regarding his future to rest on Tuesday, announcing his decision to leave the Golden State Warriors after twelve seasons with the organization.

First reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Tuesday morning, the franchise announced that Myers would step down from his role after the conclusion of his current contract which finishes at the end of June.

Myers had been weighing his options for some time, and the Warriors did all they could to keep him, including offering him a deal that would make him one of the highest paid general managers in NBA history. Yet Myers will step away from basketball entirely, telling ESPN “it’s just time.”

A Bay Area native, Myers was promoted to president of general manager and basketball operations in 2012. During his 12-year tenure, he led his hometown Warriors to four championships, making the playoffs nine times, and reaching the NBA Finals in six occasions.

Myers’ first major move as GM came in the 2012 draft, when he pinpointed one of the highest-value draft picks of all time, selecting future Hall of Famer Draymond Green with the 35th pick. His other notable decisions include acquiring Andre Iguodala in a sign-and-trade with the Denver Nuggets in 2013, hiring head coach Steve Kerr after the Warriors’ second-round exit in 2014, signing Kevin Durant as a free agent in 2016, and drafting Jordan Poole with the 28th pick in the 2019.

He has been an essential piece of the puzzle for Golden State, and his proven track record of player evaluation has earned him the adoration of the entire organization — front office, coaching staff, and players included. Myers built strong relationships with each core member of the Warriors dynasty, and as Wojnarowski reported, “he let each of them know in recent days that there was a real possibility of him stepping away from the job.”

This news should come as no real shock to Dubs fans, as Myers’ future with the team was in question all year long. But his exit kicks off a huge offseason for the Warriors, who will have plenty of big decisions to make this summer.

Draymond Green has a player option for the 2023-24 season, and Klay Thompson is up for an extension or can become a free agent at the end of next season. Both Green and Thompson have voiced their desire for multi-year deals, but Myers’ departure will likely complicate negotiations.

As the architect of a decade-long dynasty, Bob Myers leaves an indelible mark on the Golden State Warriors franchise, and should he ever return to a front office position, the Warriors’ doors will surely be open.