Bob Myers indicated that he wanted some time away from the game when he stepped down as president of basketball operations and general manager of the Golden State Warriors, but fans should expect to hear his name mentioned in connection to any openings that arise in the next few months, writes Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.
The most obvious team for Myers, according to Fischer, is the Los Angeles Clippers, because of his long association with team consultant Jerry West and the working relationship they developed during their time together with Golden State. Myers spent more than a decade with the Warriors and helped to win four championships, so Fischer believes he’ll be among the first names any team will call if it decides to shake up its front office.
Fischer identifies a few other former general managers who may be in line for a second chance, including ex-Utah GM Dennis Lindsey, who is currently working in the Dallas Mavericks‘ front office, Sacramento Kings assistant GM Wes Wilcox, who has rebuilt his reputation after his experience in Atlanta and former Orlando Magic GM Rob Hennigan, who is VP of basketball operations with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Fischer passes along more information about rising stars in NBA front offices:
- New Orleans Pelicans GM Trajan Langdon was among the candidates to become the Washington Wizards’ president of basketball operations and he’ll likely be considered for similar jobs in the future, Fischer writes. Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster, Cleveland Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey and new Clippers GM Trent Redden all appear headed for team president roles someday, Fischer adds.
- Jeff Peterson, the Brooklyn Nets‘ assistant GM, is considered one of the league’s best young executives, according to Fischer. Peterson interviewed for the Detroit Pistons’ GM slot in 2020 and Fischer hears that he’s viewed as one of the favorites to take over the Charlotte Hornets if they decide to replace Mitch Kupchak, who’s in the final year of his contract. Pelicans assistant GM Bryson Graham could be first in line to replace Langdon if he leaves, but league sources tell Fischer that he might get an opportunity with another team before that happens.
- Tayshaun Prince is a valuable member of the Memphis Grizzlies‘ front office and has received overtures about running other teams, according to Fischer. Among other former NBA players, Jameer Nelson has built a strong reputation in the Philadelphia 76ers front office for his work with their G League affiliate and Acie Law appears headed for a promotion with the Thunder after Will Dawkins was hired by the Wizards.
- Fischer identifies CAA’s Austin Brown as an agent who might move into a front office role, noting that he was a candidate to run the Bulls in 2020. Fischer also singles out agents Jason Glushon and Todd Ramasar, along with Kirk Berger, a legal counsel with the players' union.
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