Bob Myers leaves ESPN to join Sixers’ ownership group

Bob Myers is back in the game, just not in the one many expected.

The former Warriors architect is leaving his ESPN analyst role to join Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the Philadelphia 76ers, per a company release.

HBSE also owns the NHL’s New Jersey Devils and Premier League club Crystal Palace, while co-founder Josh Harris serves as managing partner of the NFL’s Washington Commanders.

“Our goal has been to hire, grow, and retain the best and brightest executives in the world, and we are a stronger, more dynamic organization with the addition of Bob Myers,” Harris and David Blitzer said in a statement.

“His experience as an architect of championship teams will complement our existing leadership structure, while also allowing HBSE to maximize opportunities across our portfolio.”

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Myers’ new role won’t shake up the front offices of any HBSE teams, meaning Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey will still report directly to ownership.

Myers is expected to focus on broader business strategy rather than daily basketball operations.

That said, his arrival comes at an interesting time in Philadelphia. The Sixers stumbled to a 24-58 finish last season after entering the year with high expectations, leading to questions about Morey’s long-term standing.

The team ultimately stayed the course, though Myers’ addition at the ownership level adds an intriguing new layer.

Myers, who helped build Golden State’s four-title dynasty between 2015 and 2022, stepped away from the Warriors’ front office in 2023 and was replaced by Mike Dunleavy Jr.

Now, he’s taking his championship résumé to a front-office suite that controls multiple major sports franchises, and one organization that’s still chasing its first title in over 40 years.