Former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers is leaving his job as an ESPN basketball analyst to become president of sports at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, allowing the championship executive to work in many of the world's top leagues.
Myers will work full-time with the goal of maximizing opportunities and support processes for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment's (HBSE) portfolio, which includes the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, NHL's New Jersey Devils, Premier League's Crystal Palace FC, and its investment in NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing.
Myers will also continue to support Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris, who previously helped form the leadership team framework that will lead the NFL franchise to its resurgence.
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The reporting structure for HBSE teams will not change – the presidents of basketball and hockey operations will continue to report to their respective team ownerships.
Myers' arrival and his reputation as a respected and powerful figure in the industry strengthens HBSE's executive ranks as he will work strategically with each team's ownership and senior leadership teams. He will remain in California but will travel regularly to HBSE/Commanders properties and events.
“Our goal is to hire, develop and retain the best and brightest executives in the world, and with the addition of Bob Myers, we will emerge as a stronger, more dynamic organization,” said Harris and David Blitzer. “His experience as an architect of championship teams will complement our existing leadership structure while also enabling HBSE to maximize opportunities across our portfolio. We are excited for Bob to continue his storied career at HBSE.”
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Bob Myers helped build the Warriors, winning four NBA championships and serving as an ESPN analyst before resigning from Golden State in 2023. John Hefti-Imagn Images
Myers spent the first 14 years of his career as a sports agent before taking a front-office position with the Warriors in 2011. In 12 years with the Golden State Warriors, Myers rose to the ranks of president and general manager, building a roster that won NBA championships in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022 while winning the NBA Executive of the Year Award in 2015 and 2017.
In 2024, Myers served as an advisor to Harris and was responsible for building the Commander's organizational infrastructure, including the hiring of general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn.
After resigning from the Warriors in 2023, Myers began working as a basketball analyst for ESPN and appeared on the network's pre- and post-game basketball shows.
“I have been fortunate to know Josh and David for a long time and I have always admired them and respected how they have built such an impressive global sports portfolio,” Myers said. “This role is interesting because it provides the opportunity to work with some of the most talented leaders and executives in the industry in the largest sports league in the world.
“By leveraging HBSE's global reach in sports, we can create a competitive advantage for our athletes and teams, thereby enhancing our ability to win. This is the challenge and opportunity I have been looking for, and I am grateful to Josh and David for giving me the opportunity to be a part of HBSE.”
Myers added: “I would also like to thank Bob Iger, Jimmy Pitaro and my colleagues at ESPN for the incredible experience I had at ESPN and for supporting me as I pursue the next chapter of my career.”