Bob Myers reflects on emotional challenges if he stayed with Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:43 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Bob Myers, former general manager of the Golden State Warriors, discussed potential emotional struggles he might have faced had he remained with the team beyond 2023. During a recent media appearance, he noted that managing changes to a core group he helped build, including decisions about Klay Thompson, could have been difficult due to personal connections. Myers reflected on the Warriors' history and the sentimentality associated with their success, emphasizing the tension between relationships and business decisions. After stepping down, Myers transitioned to a new role at Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, while Thompson has since joined the Miami Heat.
- •Myers left the Warriors in 2023 after a successful tenure.
- •He faced a potential emotional conflict with player decisions.
- •Thompson was traded to the Miami Heat after Myers' departure.
- •Myers now leads Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment.
- •The Warriors have seen a decline after their championship runs.
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Bob Myers Admits What Might’ve Happened If He Stayed With Warriors
"Bob Myers doesn't know how he would handle the Warriors now.
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