It was an emotional night for former Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers when his daughters announced his return to the Chase Center as the Dubs hosted the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. He was given a warm welcome by the fans in the arena.
Myers stepped down from his post as the Warriors' President and General Manager last May after holding charge for 12 years. He is widely regarded as the architect of the Warriors dynasty. On social media, however, there was mixed response to his appearance at Chase Center.
One of the fans minced no words.
"We don't f*** with him no more"
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Myers was emotional and appeared to well up when his daughters announced his return.
Fans on X weren't keen.
Myers has changed his career route after stepping down from the Warriors' leadership role. He has since taken the role of an analyst and a commentator for ESPN.
Bob Myers led Golden State to four titles. In January 2024, he was hired by NFL side Washington Commanders as an advisor and consultant to owner Josh Harris.
Bob Myers had a hilarious response to Warriors' Draymond Green's tech foul against the Milwaukee Bucks
Earlier in the evening, Bob Myers delivered a sharp-witted comment following Draymond Green’s technical foul. The experienced forward received the tech for contesting Giannis Antetokounmpo’s layup. When commentator Mike Breen mentioned it, Myers responded with a biting remark.
"I thought we could avoid that. I came back for a peaceful game. But Draymond, oh boy.”
Golden State came into the contest off a brutal 140-88 decimation at the hands of the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Sunday. Against the Bucks, the hosts started off strongly and carried a 20-point lead into halftime.
At the time of writing, the Bucks are attempting to make a comeback as they trail 85-77. Steph Curry leads with 22 points for the Dubs. Antetokounmpo (17 points) and Damian Lillard (19 points) are looking to bring Milwaukee back into contention.
As for Bob Myers, the former GM will hope that his old team can close things out with a win.
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