In his return to Chase Center this week, former Warriors executive Bob Myers got the heroes welcome he deserved. After watching a special video tribute by the team, followed by a loud cheer of approval from the fans, Myers got emotional as he looked back on all the memories he helped to create.
For most retired executives, it's not much of a show when they come back to watch their former team play. In the case of Bob Myers, though, what he accomplished with the Warriors carries extra weight in the industry.
Tonight, he earned it with a special ceremony that featured a video tribute to go along
It was a touching tribute from the Warriors and a fitting send-off to a guy who helped build one of the league's greatest dynasties. His ties to the Warriors franchise go back to 2011 when he was hired as an assistant General Manager. Eventually, he landed the head role himself, and, under his guidance, the Warriors assembled the core that would win four championships together.
With Myers in charge, Golden State enjoyed unprecedented prosperity and he was the guy who kept it going by making the Kevin Durant trade in 2016. While Myers played a back-seat role for the Warriors, Draymond Green says none of their titles would have been possible without his decision-making. He was also among the most outspoken when Myers left, saying that it "didn't sit right" with him.
Clearly, the former GM is still widely beloved and appreciated by the fans, the players, and the organization itself but there's no turning back the clock now. While he's no longer an official part of the franchise, his fingerprints are still all over them as the guy who brought it all together.
What Happened To The Warriors?
Almost just as quickly as the Warriors rose to power, their downfall began and we all saw it happen live when the video leaked of Draymond Green punching his teammate in the face. Myers was there as chaos ensued and, despite his best efforts, was unable to repair the relationship between his players.
When he finally stepped down as GM last year, it came as a shock to many considering how many years this core has to play together. To date, nobody is sure of the exact reasoning behind his departure but it's safe to say they are still on good terms after all they achieved together.
Now, with Mike Dunleavy Jr. in charge, Golden State has shown a similar level of urgency to build a contender around Stephen Curry. But with so many signs showing how much time has passed, it is becoming clear that the Warriors are not the same team they used to be.
Bob Myers is just a remnant of their most recent era, one that they hope to replicate in the near future. This season, at 32-28, the Warriors are still far from the team they are hoping to be but there is yet hope that they can find a rhythm and prove the world wrong once again.
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