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Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA Insider
golden empire warriors CEO Mike Dunleavy Jr. has been appointed the franchise’s new general manager, the group announced Friday.
Dunleavy, 42, is being promoted from executive vice president of basketball and will replace former president and GM Bob Myers, who recently stepped down after 11 seasons and four championships.
Dunleavy representatives at Excel Sports Management completed negotiations on a new long-term deal with owner Joe Lacob on Thursday, sources said. A press conference is set for Monday.
“He is young and full of energy, has established many relationships around the league and communicates well with players and coaches – all important traits in this business, ” Lacob said in a statement. “Mike is ready for this challenge and responsibility.”
Dunleavy will join executive vice president of basketball operations Kirk Lacob in larger decision-making roles for the team. After placing third overall in 2002 and spending more than four seasons with the Warriors, Dunleavy played 15 seasons in the NBA before retiring. Myers hired him as a scout in 2018, and his rise to the Golden State main office was swift.
The Warriors are approaching an important franchise crossroads including Blue Draymond$27.6 million player option for next season and discussions about possible extensions and plans for Klay Thompson as he entered the final year of his contract. The team is facing a potential $500 million salary and luxury tax bill and impending changes to the collective bargaining agreement that will penalize high-spending teams like the Warriors.
Golden State lost in the previous Western Conference semifinals Los Angeles Lakers last season.
Dunleavy is the son of longtime NBA player, coach and CEO Mike Dunleavy Sr. and won the national championship with Duke in 2001.
