After much anticipation, the Golden State Warriors have found their successor to longtime general manager and President of Basketball Operations, Bob Myers.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Warriors are elevating assistant general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. to be the franchise’s next general manager.
Via @wojespn on Twitter:
ESPN Sources: Golden State Warriors executive Mike Dunleavy Jr., has agreed to a deal to become the franchise’s new general manager. Dunleavy Jr. — who had a 15-year NBA playing career — is elevating in the front office to replace Bob Myers who stepped down after four titles. pic.twitter.com/XNdm0oDKnL
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 16, 2023
Dunleavy Jr., the son of longtime NBA coach Mike Dunleavy Sr., joined the Warriors in 2018 as a pro scout. Since joining Golden State’s front office, Dunleavy Jr. has risen through the rank alongside Bob Myers. Prior to being officially named general manager, Dunleavy worked alongside Myers as assistant general manager.
Before joining the front office, Dunleavy Jr. played 15 seasons in the NBA for six different franchises. Dunleavy Jr. started his NBA career with the Warriors after being drafted with the No. 3 overall out of Duke in the 2002 NBA draft.
Following the report of Dunleavy Jr. being elevated to Myers’ successor at the general manager position of the Warriors, the NBA community on Twitter chimed in with reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying about the Warriors’ latest move in the front office.
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