Bob Myers reveals veteran urged him to maintain Warriors' core after playoff loss

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Bob Myers reveals veteran urged him to maintain Warriors' core after playoff loss
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Former Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers discussed his decision-making process in a podcast with NBA legends Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter. He recounted a call from Jermaine O’Neal after the Warriors’ playoff exit in the 2013-14 season, where O’Neal urged him not to break up the team despite their early postseason loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. This advice came just before the Warriors commenced a successful era that led to multiple championships beginning in the 2014-15 season. Myers shared insights on his tenure and the pivotal choices he faced while managing the team.

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  • Bob Myers reflected on his tenure with the Warriors on a podcast.
  • Jermaine O'Neal urged Myers to keep the core intact after a playoff loss.
  • The Warriors lost to the Clippers in the 2013-14 playoffs.
  • The team started their championship run in the 2014-15 season.
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Former Warriors GM Bob Myers recently shared a story about a veteran urging him to keep Golden State's core intact following a playoff loss (2013-14).

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