Former Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers Has a New Job

Justin Rimpi

It seems Bob Myers’ retirement from the front office game lasted about as long as a New York minute. Just when we were getting used to seeing him trade takes instead of first-round picks on ESPN’s basketball shows, Myers has decided to swap his analyst chair for a much bigger, multi-sport throne.

And what a throne it is. Myers is officially leaving the Worldwide Leader in Sports to become the President of Sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE). If that name sounds like a big deal, it’s because it is. We are talking about the folks who own the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, and a slice of English soccer royalty with Crystal Palace F.C. Oh, and for good measure, they have a stake in NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing. It’s a move that screams ambition, the kind of challenge Myers was probably daydreaming about while breaking down the pick-and-roll.

Why the Big Move For Bob Myers?

Let’s be real, after building a Golden State Warriors dynasty that snagged four NBA championships, what’s left to prove in basketball? For a guy like Myers, who went from being a sports agent to one of the most celebrated executives in the league, the answer was clearly “a lot.” He hinted at wanting a new, different challenge when he stepped away from the Warriors, and this gig is about as different as it gets. He’s not just running a team; he’s now a key figure in a global sports empire.

In his new role, Myers will be working with the top brass across all of HBSE’s properties. He will also continue to advise Josh Harris on the Washington Commanders, a partnership that already helped bring in a new GM and head coach for the NFL franchise. It is like he’s collecting sports franchises like they’re infinity stones.

What Does This Mean For HBSE?

For Harris and Blitzer, landing Myers is a massive coup. You don’t just find four-time championship architects lying around. They’re bringing in a proven winner to bolster their entire portfolio. “Our goal has been to hire, grow, and retain the best and brightest executives in the world,” Harris and Blitzer said in a statement that basically translates to, “We got our guy.”

Myers isn’t just a name; he’s a brand of success. His reputation for building strong cultures and making savvy personnel moves is legendary. While he won’t be in the day-to-day reporting structure of the teams, his strategic oversight is aimed at giving all of HBSE’s teams a competitive edge.

So, while we’ll miss the sharp insights and the occasional on-air friendly banter, it was always a long shot that a mind like Myers would stay on the sidelines for good. He’s back in the game, playing on a much bigger field. And for the teams under the HBSE umbrella, the forecast just got a whole lot sunnier.

Justin has been a sportswriter for nearly a decade. He has previously written for 247 Sports an Sports Illustrated.

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