Friday morning was a major one for Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that HBSE is hiring Bob Myers as its President of Sports. In this new role, Myers will oversee the New Jersey Devils (NHL), Crystal Palace F.C. (Premier League), and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Bob Myers is best known for his highly successful tenure as General Manager and President of Basketball Operations for the Golden State Warriors. During his time in the role (2012–2023), Myers helped build one of the NBA’s modern dynasties, overseeing four championship teams (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) and two NBA Executive of the Year awards (2015, 2017). A former sports agent with Wasserman Media Group, Myers was widely respected for his ability to balance analytics, player relationships, and organizational culture. His leadership was central to the Warriors’ rise from a struggling franchise to a global brand.
Since stepping down from the Golden State Warriors in 2023, Myers has stayed closely connected to the sports world. He joined ESPN as an NBA analyst, offering insights drawn from his years of front-office experience. In early 2024, he took on an advisory role with the Washington Commanders, assisting with leadership searches and organizational evaluations. Myers also broadened his portfolio beyond basketball, joining the University of California Board of Regents and contributing to UCLA’s football coach hiring process. His move to Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment marks his full return to a front-office leadership role.
What does this mean for the Sixers? From the outside, probably not much — at least for now. Myers has already been working with HBSE in an advisory capacity over the past year and is expected to collaborate closely with Daryl Morey and the current front office team. While some have speculated that he could eventually succeed Morey, this role doesn’t appear to be a direct path to that position. Instead, if a leadership change were to occur, Myers would likely play a key role in identifying and hiring a potential replacement.
Myers’ arrival doesn’t point to any major overhaul, but it does add another seasoned voice to HBSE’s leadership mix. For the Sixers, this feels more like an investment in stability and perspective than a sign of immediate change.
