History of Bob Myers in Timeline

Bob Myers is a former NBA executive, most notably serving as the general manager for the Golden State Warriors from 2012 to 2023. During his tenure, he built a dynasty, leading the Warriors to four NBA championships. He was also recognized for his achievements with two NBA Executive of the Year awards. Before his executive career, Myers played college basketball at UCLA, where he won a national championship in 1995.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 31, 1975: Robert Myers' Birth

On March 31, 1975, Robert Michael Myers was born. He later became a sports executive, general manager for the Golden State Warriors, and president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.

1993: Joined Bruins basketball team

In 1993, Bob Myers joined UCLA and made the Bruins basketball team as a walk-on.

1993: Joined UCLA Bruins

In 1993, Bob Myers joined the UCLA Bruins basketball team.

1994: Earned athletic scholarship

In 1994, Bob Myers earned an athletic scholarship while playing for the UCLA Bruins.

1995: Winning NCAA Championship

In 1995, Bob Myers, playing for the UCLA Bruins, won the NCAA national championship.

1996: Increased playing time

By his junior year, in 1996, Bob Myers had increased his playing time, improved his physique, and scored a career-high 20 points against Oregon State. In 1996-97, UCLA advanced to the Elite Eight and Myers started in four games.

1997: Played for UCLA Bruins

In 1997, Bob Myers concluded his basketball career playing for the UCLA Bruins.

1997: Began working as sports agent intern

In 1997, Bob Myers started working as a sports agent intern at Arn Tellem's agency, Tellem and Associates, while studying at Loyola Law School.

2000: SFX Sports Vice President

In 2000, Tellem and Associates became SFX Sports, and Bob Myers became its vice president.

April 2011: Hired by Golden State Warriors

In April 2011, Bob Myers was hired by the Golden State Warriors as an assistant general manager.

April 24, 2012: Promoted to General Manager

On April 24, 2012, Bob Myers was promoted to general manager of the Golden State Warriors.

2012: Golden State Warriors General Manager

In 2012, Bob Myers became the general manager for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA.

2014: Key Decisions Leading to 67-15 Record

In 2014, Bob Myers made key decisions that led to the Warriors having an NBA best 67-15 record, including hiring Steve Kerr and signing Klay Thompson to a contract extension.

2015: NBA Executive of the Year and NBA Championship

In 2015, Bob Myers was named the NBA Executive of the Year. The Warriors, under Myers, won the 2015 NBA Finals.

2016: Lost in NBA Finals

In 2016, the Warriors lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games of the NBA Finals.

2016: Named president of basketball operations and signed players

Prior to the 2016-17 season, Bob Myers was named president of basketball operations for the Warriors. In the 2016 off-season, he signed Kevin Durant, David West, Zaza Pachulia, and JaVale McGee.

2017: Won NBA Finals and NBA Executive of the Year

In 2017, Bob Myers was again named NBA Executive of the Year and the Warriors won the 2017 NBA Finals.

2018: Won NBA Finals

In 2018, Bob Myers and the Warriors won back-to-back NBA titles after defeating the Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA Finals.

2022: Won NBA Finals

In 2022, Bob Myers and the Warriors won the NBA Finals, defeating the Boston Celtics.

May 2023: Stepped down as Warriors president and general manager

In May 2023, Bob Myers stepped down as president and general manager of the Golden State Warriors.

August 2023: Joined ESPN

In August 2023, Bob Myers joined ESPN, working as an analyst for NBA Countdown, NBA Saturday Primetime, NBA Sunday Showcase, and NBA Today.

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2023: Stepped down as Warriors General Manager

In 2023, Bob Myers stepped down as the general manager for the Golden State Warriors.

2023: Stepped down from Warriors and joined ESPN

In 2023, Bob Myers stepped down from the Warriors and started working as an NBA game analyst on ESPN.

January 2024: Advisor for Washington Commanders

Since January 2024, Bob Myers worked with HBSE managing partner Josh Harris as a special advisor for his National Football League (NFL) team Washington Commanders.