How Bob Myers went from being Warriors architect to their doom

Bob Myers went from being the architect of the NBA’s modern day dynasty to its foil. As Warriors’ general manager from 2012-2023, Myers helped the franchise win four championships in eight years.But this summer, he played a different role.He indirectly ripped the carpet out from under his former team. Myers, who is the president of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, the managing entity for the 76ers, helped orchestrate a trade for Jaylen Brown and land LeBron James in free agency. In other words, he secured two of the biggest players on the market this offseason who could have extended Steph Curry’s championship window. After spending over a decade ensuring Curry had the proper pieces around him to climb atop the league, Myers stole his safety ropes. It’s a testament to his skills.

But for the Warriors, it’s an absolute gut punch. Myers helped transform the Warriors from laughing stock of the league into one of the greatest teams of all-time. He signed Steph Curry to a four-year, $44 million extension in 2012 when there were concerns about his ankle. Myers drafted defensive wizard Draymond Green as the No.35 pick in 2012, which proved to be one of the best second-round steals in NBA history. He hired Steve Kerr as coach in 2014, and orchestrated a trade for Andre Iguodala, who won Finals MVP in 2015.

And in 2016, he signed Kevin Durant, who won Finals MVP in 2017 and 2018. Myers may not have drafted Curry, but he played a major role in shoring up Golden State’s boat so he could become a four-time champion and two-time MVP. But after stepping down as Warriors president and general manager in May 2023, Myers took a hammer to that boat this offseason. Rumors surfaced that the Warriors were close to convincing James to join their team. Curry, who historically has stayed mum on free agency moves, was vocal about how much he wanted the 41-year-old megastar as a teammate.Green turned down his $27.7 million player option so the Warriors ...