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After Massive Exit at Stephen Curry’s Warriors, Big Replacement Proposed by the NBA Fans: “We Need You”

Published 05/31/2023, 9:10 AM EDT

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Throughout the season, there was a lot of commotion surrounding the Golden State Warriors. Speculation arose about some young players who were dissatisfied with their roles. Despite their season getting over, Stephen Curry and the Warriors remain the talk of the town. A massive change in the franchise’s front office had the fans worried about the team’s future. However, they found a ray of hope in the form of a Warriors legend.

The Golden State Warriors were the favored team among fans and analysts to retain their crown this year. However, their postseason ended earlier than expected when LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers beat them in the Conference Semi-Finals.

Vital Member of Stephen Curry’s Warriors steps down

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The Golden State Warriors went to 6 NBA Finals and won 4 NBA  championships in a span of eight years. Stephen Curry and the rest of the roster have deservedly earned plaudits for their continued excellence. However, there was one person who played a pivotal role in building this iconic team, Bob Myers.

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Myers, the President of Basketball Operations and General Manager of the Golden State Warriors resigned from his position recently. Myers played a key role in hiring head coach, Steve Kerr, and made crucial decisions to retain core players like Klay Thompson and acquire stars like Kevin Durant.

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Under Myers’ leadership, the Warriors won four championships and achieved the best regular-season record in NBA history. Additionally, he was recognized as the NBA Executive of the Year twice. Naturally, his departure from the organization has raised concerns among fans. However, there is one person Warriors fans will love to see take over the role.

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Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala might have played his last game for Golden State. Throughout his time with the team, Iguodala has been instrumental in providing guidance and mentorship to the younger players. His contributions were particularly noteworthy during the Warriors’ successful campaign to win the 2015 NBA Championship. His exceptional defensive skills against LeBron James played a significant role in the series, earning him the honor of  2015 NBA Finals MVP. Iguodala wished Myers after his decision via a tweet. He tweeted “To more life Robert, appreciate you!”

Fans were quick to point out how Iggy knows the franchise inside out and would do a great job as Myers’ successor.

Warriors fans present 4x NBA Champion with a request

Despite losing the architect behind their legendary dynasty, Warriors fans found hope in the form of Iguodala. One fan tweeted, “We need you Iggy.

 

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Do you think Andre Iguodala would be joining the franchise in a different role? If not, then who do you think will be a great fit for the Warriors’ GM role? Let us know your answers in the comments.

 

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Abhishek Sharma

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Abhishek is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. Abhishek has been a basketball fan for a long time and is interested in the competition among the great players that step onto the court. He supports LeBron James and keenly follows the matchups of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Pragya Vashisth