If The Architect Leaves, Will The Warriors Dynasty Crumble?
The Lead
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🗓️ 1 February 2023
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Summary
The Golden State Warriors are the defending NBA champions, and one of the great dynasties in NBA history. But so far this season, the team is hovering around .500, and they're approaching a crossroads when it comes to the contracts of Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and the architect of this dynasty, GM Bob Myers. Today, The Athletic's Sam Amick explains the massive impact Myers has had on the Warriors, the tensions now simmering behind the scenes, and what a Myers departure might mean for the team's future.
Read the full story about Bob Myers from Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Marcus Thompson II: https://theathletic.com/4123595/2023/01/25/warriors-bob-myers-contract-extension/
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| 0:07.0 | The Golden State Warriors are the defending NBA champions. |
| 0:16.1 | They're one of the great dynasties in NBA history, but with the team hovering right |
| 0:20.8 | around 500 this season and several key contracts about to expire, there are signs that the |
| 0:26.4 | organization is headed towards acrossroads. |
| 0:29.5 | And there are also signs that the architect of this dynasty, GM Bob Myers, could potentially |
| 0:35.0 | be on his way out. |
| 0:36.4 | Bob Myers is in the final months of his contract without a new deal. |
| 0:44.4 | Now there have been discussions I'm told between Myers and Golden State's ownership, but |
| 0:49.8 | those aren't hiatus right now. |
| 0:53.0 | Today, the athletic Sam Amick explains the huge impact Myers has had on the Warriors organization, |
| 0:58.8 | the tensions now simmering behind the scenes, and what a Myers departure might mean for |
| 1:04.4 | the future of the organization. |
| 1:06.2 | Bob is the coolant for the owner who often runs hot, and Bob I think has been really important |
| 1:11.2 | when it comes to whatever potential this group had to have this function. |
| 1:15.0 | You know, he has more water on that. |
| 1:17.6 | From Wondering, I'm Anders Keltow. |
| 1:19.4 | I'm David Wensey, February 1st. |
| 1:23.3 | This is The Lead. |
| 1:27.2 | Sam Amick, welcome back to The Lead. |
| 1:29.2 | Anders, thank you for having me, man. |
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