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The top 3 offseason priorities for the Golden State Warriors

By Rohan Borges

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors high fives head coach Steve Kerr during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in game six of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors high fives head coach Steve Kerr during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in game six of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors have a lot on their plate this summer. On Tuesday, former General Manager and President of Basketball Operations president Bob Myers announced his decision to leave the franchise after a dozen years with the organization, signaling the beginning of the end for the Warriors as we know them.

We haven’t reached that point yet, but Golden State’s front office will have to work tirelessly to keep their roster intact and extend the Dubs’ championship window with Stephen Curry at the helm.

Let’s dive into the top priorities for the Golden State Warriors ahead of what’s sure to be a busy offseason for the 2022 NBA champions.

3. Find a replacement for Bob Myers

With Myers gone, the front office has to fill the vacant GM position, and their final choice could carry a little extra weight with important contract decisions looming. Draymond Green has a $27.6 million player option for next season, and while the 33-year-old has repeatedly stated his intent to sign a long-term extension, Myers’ exit will surely factor into the negotiation process.

Myers’ first move as general manager was drafting Green with the 35th overall pick in the 2012 draft, and the two have built an incredibly strong bond over the years. Following the Warriors’ second-round defeat, Green admitted that Myers’ decision on his future with the team could potentially influence his own.

"“He means the world to me,” Green vocalized. “Working with him has been a complete honor. He’s great. He knows the business and I learn from him. To say that doesn’t matter, it’s a lie. Of course, it matters. But there are a bunch of things to take into account. Yes, that is one of the things that matters. All right? But ultimately, I can’t hinge my whole decision on that. But f— right it matters.”"

Green isn’t the only Warrior with impending contract discussions, as Klay Thompson is extension-eligible and could otherwise become a free agent after the 2023-24 season. Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of The Athletic previously reported that Golden State may ask Thompson to take a pay cut on his next deal,

Per the report, “that request and explanation lands softer from Myers rather than a Lacob-led front office,” and now that Myers surely won’t be the man facilitating those talks, it will be key for the Warriors to find a trustworthy voice to fill his shoes.

Joe Lacob has repeatedly dodged questions regarding possible candidates for the job, but his son Kirk Lacob and Mike Dunleavy Jr. are only a couple of names that have been tossed in the hat.

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