On May 31, Beijing time, Bob Myers, president and general manager of Warriors basketball operations, officially resigned, and at the conference to bid farewell to the Warriors, Miles bluntly said: It's time. At the farewell party, Myers blew himself up the reason for his decision to leave, revealing that Durant called him and believes that the future of the Warriors is worth looking forward to.
Myers turned down a maximum salary extension that would make him one of the league's highest-paid executives, and he had important conversations with Curry, Klay and Green, as well as Kerr, and Kerr before he decided to leave.
Myers' contract with the Warriors expires in late June, in fact, rumors about Miles' departure have long been spread, and this time, at the release of the farewell to the Warriors, Miles officially announced his departure.
The warriors officially bid farewell to Miles
Warriors four-time champion Myers officially resigned and left the team, and the Warriors officially posted a photo of Myers hugging Curry to bid him farewell, tweeting: 2-time General Manager of the Year, 4-time championship, and the builder of an era. After 11 seasons with the team, Bob Myers will step down as president and general manager of basketball operations at the end of his contract. Thank you for everything.
Warriors officials also posted images of Myers selecting Green, Looney and signing Iguodala, Durant, Wiggins for the team, etc.: Everything Myers did is historic.
Iguodala tweeted to thank Myers, writing: Go and enjoy life, thank you!
Curry also thanked Myers: "You're a great general manager, always friends, enjoy your next chapter."
Myers revealed the reason for leaving
Myers' departure has nothing to do with money, and he even refused the Warriors' top salary extension, saying bluntly: It's not about money, I have a lot of money, I've earned too much money.
The main reason Myers left the team was that he couldn't focus on basketball right now, saying: "I have a lot of different things and emotions that I'm still dealing with, but the bottom line is that this job — the work I do, I think for any professional general manager or coach — requires full involvement, complete effort, 1,000 percent commitment. If you can't do it, then you shouldn't. That's why the answer to this question. ”
Myers also said: "I can't do that to our players, I can't do that to Joe Lacob [Warriors owner], really, I can't do that to myself. This is something I've been struggling with. I thank you for your patience in allowing me to make this decision.
Myers also revealed that Durant called him after hearing the news of his departure.
Speaking about Mike Dunleavey who could take his place, Myers said: "He's really good, he'd be great if that's the option, and I told him I would help keep Drummond Green.
Myers also revealed that he joked with Curry because Curry used this way to cover up his sadness.
Speaking about the future of the Warriors, Myers said: "This team is in good shape and Lacob is not going anywhere. You have a great coach. You can be arguably one of the best players of all time, and Stephen Curry is one of the best players of all time. So the future is incredibly bright.
Myers began working with the Warriors in 2011 as assistant general manager. Myers was promoted to general manager in 2012 and concurrently served as president of basketball operations for the Warriors in 2016. Miles has twice won Executive of the Year, and the Warriors have won four championships during his tenure.
During his tenure, the Warriors had a 65.1 percent regular-season win rate, ranking third in league history, behind R.C. Buford (70.1 percent) and "Cardinal" Auerbach (65.2 percent).