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The Commanders hired ex-Warriors exec Bob Myers and fans were so confused about his role

Myers is a two-time NBA Executive of the Year.

During a very busy morning in the NFL, the Washington Commanders made a splashy hire to bring in former Warriors executive Bob Myers.

The longtime Golden State president of basketball operations and general manager was a four-time NBA champion and two-time NBA executive of the year while with the franchise.

Myers was hired by Josh Harris, who led an investment group to purchase the Commanders in 2023. Harris is also the managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA and the New Jersey Devils in the NHL.

After parting ways with two-time AP NFL Coach of the Year recipient Ron Rivera on Monday morning, Harris and the Commanders are in the midst of a coaching search.

As part of his new duties with the Commanders, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Adam Schefter, Myers will “assist his ownership group” with searches for a new head of football operations and head coach.

“Myers, the architect of four championships with the Warriors and a current ESPN NBA analyst, and Spielman, a 30-year NFL front-office executive, will work with Harris and his limited partners Mitch Rates, Magic Johnson and David Blitzer as part of an advisory committee designed to reshape the Commanders’ front office and coaching staff, team officials told ESPN.

In a search that will commence immediately, Myers will take a lead role in identifying and coordinating interviews with candidates for the top football operations and head-coaching jobs, with Spielman set to work closely with him, officials said.”

Myers will reportedly continue his role as an NBA analyst for ESPN.

While he is potentially not a full-time hire, fans had mixed reactions (some positive and some confused) about Washington bringing him in to help usher in this new chapter of the franchise.

Commanders hire former Warriors and Vikings GMs as advisers for front office, head coaching search

The former successful GMs have been brought on as advisors to Josh Harris in the search for the next head of football operations and head coach.

The Washington Commanders fired head coach Ron Rivera on Monday morning. Shortly afterward, it was revealed the Commanders hired a pair of prominent executives to help managing partner Josh Harris and the ownership group find a new head of football operations and head coach.

Bob Myers, former Golden State Warriors general manager, and Rick Speilman, former Minnesota Vikings general manager, were brought on board to assist ownership.

Myers, 48, is a former NCAA champion basketball player at UCLA who is a two-time NBA Executive of the Year as GM of the Warriors. He served as Golden State’s GM from 2012-2023 before he stepped down in June. Myers also served as the Warriors’ president of basketball operations from 2016-23.

Spielman, 61, is a longtime NFL executive who began his scouting career in 1990 with the Detroit Lions. He spent seven seasons with the Lions in scouting roles before moving to the Chicago Bears for three years as the director of pro personnel. In 2000, the Miami Dolphins hired Spielman as the vice president of player personnel, and he was promoted to GM in 2004.

Spielman left the Dolphins in 2005, working for ESPN until the Minnesota Vikings hired him in 2006 as the vice president of player personnel. He would hold that role until 2011, when he was promoted to general manager. He served as Minnesota’s GM until 2021.

Harris released a statement via ESPN.

“This is a crucial offseason for us, and we won’t shy away from the work needed to get back to a place where we can deliver a winning culture top to bottom,” Harris said in the statement via ESPN. “…I’ve known Bob a long time and watched him construct four championship teams and a highly successful organization in Golden State…He is innovative, thoughtful, well-connected across sports and understands what it takes to solidify and sustain championship infrastructure. I think he’s going to be incredibly additive.”

Myers and Spielman will serve in advisory roles to Harris and are not full-time hires.

Per the ESPN story, current Washington general manager Martin Mayhew and Executive VP of Football/Player Personnel Marty Hurney will remain with the organization for the time being, allowing the next head of football operations to determine their futures.

Watch: Charles Barkley takes shot at Warriors during broadcast

Charles Barkley took a shot at the Golden State Warriors when on air with Bob Myers.

Bob Myers swapped the Golden State Warriors front office for a role as an analyst on national television. He’s been exceptional in his new role, bringing nuanced discussion and experience to the airwaves.

However, at times, discussions can take a turn. That’s precisely what happened during the Western Conference in-season tournament semifinal.

During a break, Myers was part of a panel that included Charles Barkley. The outspoken former All-Star joked with Myers that he had jumped off the Titanic before it sank. Barkley’s comments were in direct relation to the Warriors’ struggles over the opening months of the new NBA season.

Golden State is 11th in the West. It is one spot outside of the play-in tournament and faces a battle to secure a favorable playoff seed. However, the Warriors have been dealing with injury issues, and multiple members of the rotation have started the season slowly. There is still optimism Steve Kerr‘s team can figure it out.

Barkley congratulations Myers for jumping off the Titanic before it sunk
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You can watch the full clip of Barkley’s comments toward Myers on the embedded link above.

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Charles Barkley roasted former Warriors GM Bob Myers with a morbid Titanic joke

Charles Barkley is a menace.

Charles Barkley was completely unhinged during the NBA on TNT crossover with ESPN.

Barkley is part of what makes the NBA on TNT crew so special. With Ernie Johnson leading the way, Kenny Smith adding in his two cents and Shaquille O’Neal and Chuck constantly cracking jokes about one other, it’s comedic gold.

It only got better — and totally off the rails — when TNT and ESPN decided to do a crossover event for the NBA’s In-Season Tournament. Chuck immediately came in from the top rope with a suplex on Stephen A. Smith, and things were off and running from there.

Nobody was safe, including former Golden State Warriors general manager, Bob Myers, who dropped by.

Former Warriors GM Bob Myers makes appearance at 49ers vs. Giants Thursday Night Football

The former Golden State Warriors GM was in the building for the 49ers’ primetime game against the Giants on Thursday Night Football.

The San Francisco 49ers home opener was a hot ticket in the Bay Area on Thursday night. Along with famous rapper Lil Durk, a former four-time champion with the Golden State Warriors was in the building for the 49ers’ Thursday Night Football tilt against the New York Giants.

Before the game kicked off in Santa Clara in primetime, former Warriors general manager Bob Myers was spotted on the field talking with Deebo Samuel and 49ers general manager John Lynch.

Via @957thegame on Twitter:

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Myers helped orchestrate four NBA championships while serving in the front office across the Bay Bridge with the Warriors. Myers left his post with the Warriors at the start of the NBA offseason. Myers is set to serve as an analyst for ESPN’s NBA coverage for the upcoming season.

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Kevin Durant reacts to Bob Myers stepping down from Warriors

Kevin Durant took to Instagram after Bob Myers stepped down from his role with the Golden State Warriors.

Along with helping build a dynastic run that included four championships and nine playoff appearances during his tenure with the Golden State Warriors, Bob Myers’ impact extended beyond wins and losses. Following his departure as President of Basketball Operations and general manager, multiple players reacted to the news on social media, including a former member of the Warriors.

After Myers announced he was stepping down from his role with the Warriors, Kevin Durant took to Instagram to share a photo of himself alongside Myers with the NBA Finals trophy and NBA Finals MVP trophy following their championship in 2018.

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

After his contract came to an end with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Myers played a role in recruiting Durant to the Bay Area. During his time with Myers and the Warriors, Durant won a pair of championships to go along with back-to-back NBA Finals Most Valuable Player awards.

During his final press conference with the Warriors, Myers mentioned Durant called him from Monaco after news surfaced of him stepping down in Golden State.

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Steph Curry thanks Bob Myers with heartfelt message on Instagram

Steph Curry took to Instagram with a heartfelt message to say goodbye after longtime Warriors general manager Bob Myers stepped down from his role with the franchise.

Throughout the Golden State Warriors’ dynastic run to four championships, President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Bob Myers has been a constant figure. Since his arrival in 2011, the Warriors have won four NBA championships to go along with nine appearances in the postseason. 

Following their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the postseason, the Warriors will enter a new era without Myers. On Tuesday, the longtime Warriors executive announced he would be stepping down from his role as President of Basketball Operations and General Manager. 

Following his departure, another key cog in the Warriors’ championship run took to Instagram to thank Myers. Steph Curry shared a message on his Instagram story with a picture of him and Myers after one of their wins in the NBA Finals. 

Before the trophies and memories over this run, I remember I told you, ‘You better get it right!’ and you did. The GM role was great and you did your thing, but forever grateful for you as a friend forever. Changes each other’s lives! Enjoy the next chapter my guy. 

Thank you, Bob! 

Via @StephenCurry30 on Instagram / @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

The Warriors will now enter a pivotal offseason on the cusp of a playoff loss with new leadership. Vice President of Basketball Operations Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Kirk Lacob, owner Joe Lacob’s son have been linked as potential successors to Myers. 

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Report: Joe Lacob expected to seek more prominent roles for son, Kirk and Mike Dunleavy Jr.

Joe Lacob is reportedly expected to seek more prominent roles in the front office for his son, Kirk, and current VP of basketball operations, Mike Dunleavy Jr.

A new era is underway for the Golden State Warriors. On Tuesday, the longtime General Manager and President of Basketball Operations, Bob Myers, stepped down from his role with the Warriors.

With the Warriors now in search of a new general manager and lead decision-maker in the front office, internal names are already beginning to surface for owner Joe Lacob.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Lacob is expected to seek more prominent roles for his son, Kirk and Mike Dunleavy Jr. Kirk Lacob currently serves as an executive vice president of basketball operations with the team while Dunleavy Jr. is the Warriors’ current VP of basketball operations. 

Via @MarcJSpears on Twitter:

Dunleavy Jr. reportedly represented the Warriors at the NBA GM meetings in Chicago in early May. After playing in the league until 2017, Dunleavy Jr. was hired by the Warriors’ front office as a scout in 2018. Dunleavy Jr. has continued to rise through Golden State’s front office, being promoted to assistant general manager and vice president of basketball operations. 

Lacob, the son of Warriors owner, Joe, has been with the organization since 2010. Lacob has been in Golden State’s assistant general manager role along with vice president of GSW sports ventures. Lacob has also worked closely with Golden State’s G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors. 

With a franchise-legend in Myers stepping down, whoever takes over the reigns in Golden State’s front office with have large shoes to fill before a pivotal offseason gets underway in the Bay Area. 

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Bob Myers’ Warriors exit likely means owner Joe Lacob’s son will gain more team control

Kirk Lacob has worked for Golden State for more than a decade.

Golden State Warriors executive Bob Myers is stepping down from his position, he told ESPN.

Myers, who was the president f basketball operations and general manager for Golden State, spent 12 years with the organization. He was highly influential in creating one of the most successful stretches of winning in recent NBA history.

Golden State will not have an easy time replacing Myers, who helped lead the team to win four titles over the course of the past eight seasons. But, per league insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the ownership group already has some succession plans prepared for the post-Myers era (via ESPN):

“With Myers’ departure, Warriors owner Joe Lacob is expected to seek more prominent roles for his son, Kirk, an executive VP of Basketball Operations, and VP of Basketball Operations Mike Dunleavy Jr.”

Joe Lacob became the majority owner of the Warriors in 2010. His son, Kirk, began working for the team not long after graduating from Stanford. Before his father ever had any affiliation with the Warriors, Kirk says he was offered an internship to work in the video room for the Phoenix Suns.

Kirk has over a decade of experience with the team, including experience as the general manager of their G League affiliate. He was promoted to become assistant general manager in 2012 and became the executive vice president of basketball operations in 2019.

Tim Kawakami shared more details about Kirk last year (via The Athletic):

“It’s always been generally assumed that Kirk is the heir apparent. He’s obsessive about basketball. He’s put in the work — he’s the one who was assigned to show why a G League affiliate would work for the Warriors, he arranged the purchase of the team, moved it to Santa Cruz and ran it for a few years, helping to make it a vital part of the Warriors’ holdings.”

According to Kawakami, Kirk is the “basketball ops staffer who argues with his father the most” when it comes to basketball decisions.

Last year, Kirk was named to The Athletic‘s NBA 40 under 40 series.

Earlier this year, The Athletic‘s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater reported that Kirk’s power with Golden State “stretches throughout the basketball and business operations” and that he profiles more as an “owner-in-waiting” than a general manager.

Kirk’s brother, Kent, is considered a ‘”rising voice” on the basketball side and works as the director of team development.

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Report: Bob Myers stepping down as Warriors President of Basketball Operations and General Manager

The Bob Myers era with the Golden State Warriors has come to an end.

The first domino of the Golden State Warriors’ pivotal offseason has fallen. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Bob Myers is stepping down from his role as President of Basketball Operations and General Manager with the Warriors.

Via @wojespn on Twitter:

News surrounding Myers departure from Golden State has been widely reported with his contract set to come to an end on June 30. Myers is expected to speak with members of the media in the Bay Area on Tuesday.

Myers has been a key pillar in the most dominant era of Golden State’s franchise history that’s featured four NBA championships and nine playoff appearances since his arrival in 2011.

During his tenure with the Warriors, Myers has helped oversee the growth and development of  Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Myers has also been apart of moves like hiring Steve Kerr, recruiting Kevin Durant to the Bay Area, signing veteran forward Andre Iguodala, trading for Andrew Wiggins and drafting Jordan Poole.

With Myers stepping down, current Vice President of Basketball Operations Mike Dunleavy Jr. could take on a more prominent role with the Warriors.

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