History of Bob Myers in Timeline
"Robert Michael Myers is a former basketball executive from the United States who now works as an NBA analyst for ESPN. His previous role was as general manager for the NBA's Golden State Warriors from 2012 to 2023. Myers received two NBA Executive of the Year awards during his time with the Warriors, where he oversaw the team's victory in four NBA championships.
March 31, 1975: Birth of Bob Myers
On March 31, 1975, Bob Myers was born. He would go on to become a successful basketball executive and analyst.
1993: Bob Myers Begins College Basketball Career at UCLA
In 1993, Bob Myers began his college basketball career as a walk-on for the UCLA Bruins.
1993: Bob Myers Joins UCLA Bruins Basketball Team as Walk-on
In 1993, Bob Myers joined the UCLA Bruins basketball team under coach Jim Harrick as a walk-on.
1994: Bob Myers Earns Athletic Scholarship at UCLA
In the 1994-95 academic year, Bob Myers was awarded an athletic scholarship at UCLA.
1995: Bob Myers Wins NCAA Championship with UCLA Bruins
Bob Myers was part of the UCLA Bruins' championship team in 1995 when they won the NCAA championship.
1996: Bob Myers' Playing Time Increases, UCLA Advances to Elite Eight
During his final season in 1996-97, Bob Myer's playing time increased significantly, even starting in four games, and UCLA advanced to the Elite Eight.
1997: Bob Myers Starts as Intern at Tellem and Associates
Bob Myers, introduced to Arn Tellem by Jim Harrick, begins as an intern at Tellem and Associates in 1997 while completing his Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Law School.
1997: Bob Myers Graduates from UCLA and Begins Internship with Arn Tellem
In 1997, Bob Myers graduated from UCLA and began an internship with sports agent Arn Tellem while attending Loyola Law School.
2000: Tellem and Associates Becomes SFX Sports
In 2000, Tellem and Associates transitioned into SFX Sports, where Bob Myers assumed the role of vice president.
2002: Bob Myers Ends Stint as Radio Commentator for UCLA Basketball
Until 2002, for two seasons, Bob Myers worked as a radio commentator for UCLA basketball.
April 2011: Bob Myers Joins Golden State Warriors as Assistant General Manager
Bob Myers was hired by the Golden State Warriors as an assistant general manager in April 2011.
April 24, 2012: Bob Myers Becomes General Manager of the Golden State Warriors
On April 24, 2012, after only 11 months as assistant general manager, Bob Myers was promoted to general manager of the Warriors.
2012: Bob Myers Becomes General Manager of the Golden State Warriors
In 2012, Bob Myers was promoted to the position of general manager for the Golden State Warriors after serving as assistant general manager for less than a year.
2014: Bob Myers Makes Key Decisions Leading to Warriors Success, Wins Executive of the Year
In 2014, Bob Myers made key decisions like hiring Steve Kerr and signing Klay Thompson to an extension, leading to the Warriors' success. He was named NBA Executive of the Year.
2015: Golden State Warriors Win 2015 NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors, led by general manager Bob Myers, won the 2015 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2016: Bob Myers Becomes Warriors President of Basketball Operations
Before the 2016-17 season, Bob Myers was given the title of president of basketball operations for the Warriors in addition to his general manager duties.
2017: Bob Myers Wins Second NBA Executive of the Year Award, Warriors Win 2017 NBA Finals
In 2017, Bob Myers won his second NBA Executive of the Year Award after signing key players like Kevin Durant. The Warriors won the NBA Finals that year, their second title in three years.
2018: Golden State Warriors Win Back-to-Back Titles in 2018 NBA Finals
In the 2017-18 season, the Golden State Warriors continued their dominance, securing back-to-back titles by winning the 2018 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2022: Golden State Warriors Win the 2022 NBA Finals
In 2022, the Golden State Warriors, with Bob Myers as their president and general manager, won the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics.
May 2023: Bob Myers Departs from Golden State Warriors
In May 2023, Bob Myers stepped down from his position as the president and general manager of the Golden State Warriors.
August 2023: Bob Myers Joins ESPN's NBA Countdown
In August 2023, Bob Myers joined ESPN as an analyst for their show NBA Countdown.
2023: Bob Myers Steps Down as Warriors President and General Manager
In May 2023, Bob Myers decided to end his tenure with the Golden State Warriors, leaving his position as president and general manager.
January 2024: Bob Myers Hired as Advisor by Washington Commanders
In January 2024, Bob Myers took on a new role as an advisor and consultant for the Washington Commanders, an NFL team, working with owner Josh Harris.
