3 Golden State Warriors who could follow GM Bob Myers out the door
By Mark Powell
Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers will leave the organization, as confirmed by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. But who could follow him?
it’s expected to be a tumultuous offseason for the Golden State Warriors, and one of their front office leaders will not be at the helm to aid the next chapter of their dynasty. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green remain, but all three are a year older, and just lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals. If was a tough end to a season which began with championship repeat aspirations.
“It’s just time,” Myers told ESPN.
It’s unclear whether Myers means it’s time for him personally, or if he sees this as a turning point in the Dubs incredible run. Whether he says it or not, the latter is far more likely. Golden State will try to keep several key free agents, while building around a core of players all in their early-to-mid 30’s. It’s unclear exactly what Curry, Thompson and Green have left to give as a trio.
The new general manager, whoever that may be, must have a vision of what the next iteration of the Warriors looks like. Because right now, the Bay water is as murky as ever.
Warriors: 3 players who could follow Bob Myers out the door
3. Jordan Poole or Draymond Green will be gone
Jordan Poole and Draymond Green cannot coexist any longer. That much is clear.
While all seemed fine and good for Green and Poole on the court, it’s tough for a friendship to come back from a punch to the face, especially when that aggressive act is publicized for the entire world to see. Poole was the scapegoat of the Dubs early postseason exit, but he’s under contract for a few more years.
Green, however, is a free agent, and the Warriors could let him walk if whoever replaces Myers decides the price is too steep. While Poole’s scoring prowess makes him valuable off the court, Green is the more important player for this Dubs core. Everything Green does off the ball, from team building, to his defensive agility and passing intelligence, often goes unseen to the untrained eye. But for basketball purists, Green is worth every penny.
His bulldog mentality got the best of him in that late-offseason practice with Poole, and it may come back to bite him with a fresh regime should he want to stay in Golden State.