Bob Myers
Robert Myers | |
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| Born | March 31, 1975 Danville, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Sports executive, former basketball player, sports agent, broadcaster |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | President of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment; former GM of Golden State Warriors; NBA Executive of the Year (2015, 2017) |
Robert Michael Myers (born March 31, 1975) is a prominent American sports executive currently serving as president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE). From 2012 until 2023, he held the position of general manager for the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association (NBA), guiding the franchise to four NBA championship titles and securing two NBA Executive of the Year honors.
During his collegiate years, Myers competed with the UCLA Bruins from 1993 through 1997, contributing to the team's 1995 national championship. Following his playing career, he worked as a radio analyst for UCLA basketball and spent time as a sports agent under Arn Tellem in the early 2000s. In 2023, Myers joined ESPN as an NBA analyst before being named HBSE president in 2025. Additionally, he acts as an advisor to the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL).
Early life
Hailing from Danville, California, Myers attended Monte Vista High School, where he earned varsity letters in basketball. Despite receiving minimal recruitment interest—limited to a junior college offer—he initially intended to pursue rowing like his brother. However, during a campus visit to UCLA, he unexpectedly encountered assistant coach Steve Lavin, who persuaded him to try out for the Bruins basketball squad.
College career
Enrolling at UCLA with a focus on business and economics, Myers joined the Bruins basketball team as a walk-on in 1993 under head coach Jim Harrick. Though initially anticipated to serve primarily as a practice player, he was awarded an athletic scholarship during the 1994–95 season when UCLA secured the national championship. That season, Myers averaged just 0.3 points per game but gained national attention by appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated commemorating a pivotal tournament moment. His media exposure expanded to meeting President Bill Clinton, appearing on The Tonight Show, and taking part in a Disneyland ticker tape parade.[1] Teammates dubbed him Forrest Gump due to his remarkable luck,[1][2] and he gradually received more playing time.
By his junior year, Myers had increased his muscle mass by , reaching a height of and weighing .[3] He recorded a career-high 20 points in a victory over Oregon State. In his senior season (1996–97), UCLA advanced to the Elite Eight, with Myers starting in four contests.[4][5] Reflecting on his collegiate experience, Myers remarked, "It's something that I will look back on and tell my kids and my grandkids: 'Yeah, I started a couple of games.'"[2] He later identified not pursuing professional basketball opportunities in Europe as his greatest regret.[6]
Sports agent
In 1997, Myers started his career as a sports agent intern at Arn Tellem's firm, Tellem and Associates, while he was completing his Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Law School. He quickly became one of Tellem’s leading aides, recognized for his expertise in contract negotiations and player recruitment. When Tellem and Associates transitioned into SFX Sports in 2000, Myers advanced to the role of vice president. Over a 14-year tenure as an agent, including five years with Wasserman Media Group, he successfully negotiated contracts exceeding $575 million. His clientele featured 19 athletes, among them Brandon Roy, Tyreke Evans, and Kendrick Perkins.
Golden State Warriors
Myers joined the Golden State Warriors organization in April 2011 as assistant general manager, initially anticipated to learn under GM Larry Riley. However, within 11 months, he was elevated to general manager in April 2012. During his stewardship, the Warriors conducted a highly effective 2012 draft and made pivotal acquisitions during the 2012–13 season, culminating in a playoff run that reached the second round—the team’s deepest postseason advance in 36 years. The Press Democrat attributed much of that season’s success to Myers’ influence.
Following the conclusion of the 2014–15 regular season, Myers was honored with the NBA Executive of the Year award after steering the Warriors to a league-best 67–15 record. His strategic moves included hiring head coach Steve Kerr and opting to retain star Klay Thompson by extending his contract rather than trading him for Kevin Love. The Warriors went on to claim the 2015 NBA Finals championship by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games. Although they set an NBA record with a 73–9 regular-season record in 2015–16, they ultimately fell to the Cavaliers in a seven-game NBA Finals series.
Prior to the 2016–17 season, Myers was promoted to president of basketball operations, reporting directly to majority owner Joe Lacob. He earned his second Executive of the Year accolade after securing key free agents such as Kevin Durant, David West, Zaza Pachulia, and JaVale McGee. That season, Golden State again posted a league-best 67–15 record and captured the 2017 NBA Finals championship with an impressive 16–1 postseason record. The team successfully defended its title in 2018 by once again defeating Cleveland and added another championship in the 2022 NBA Finals by overcoming the Boston Celtics.
In May 2023, Myers resigned from his roles as president and general manager of the Warriors.
Broadcasting
During the early 2000s, Myers served as a radio analyst for UCLA basketball broadcasts. From August 2023 through October 2025, he worked with ESPN as a game analyst and occasional color commentator on programs including NBA Countdown, NBA Saturday Primetime, NBA Sunday Showcase, and NBA Today.
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE)
On October 16, 2025, Myers departed ESPN to assume the presidency of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), the parent company overseeing the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA and New Jersey Devils of the NHL. Since January 2024, he had functioned as a special advisor to HBSE managing partner Josh Harris concerning his NFL franchise, the Washington Commanders. In this capacity, Myers played an instrumental role in hiring general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn while providing guidance on organizational culture and assessing free agents alongside NFL draft prospects.
Other roles
In November 2024, Myers was named to the Board of Regents of the University of California. He was invited by senior graduate and former college teammate Ike Nwankwo to address the 2025 graduating class of Harvard Law School as their commencement speech speaker. In September 2025, Myers became part of a UCLA Bruins search committee, led by athletic director Martin Jarmond, tasked with selecting the next head football coach.
Personal life
Myers and his wife, Kristen, are parents to three daughters.
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