Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) has hired former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers to be president of HBSE Sports, HBSE co-founders Josh Harris and David Blitzer announced.
Myers was brought in with the goal of “maximizing opportunities and bolstering processes” across the firm’s sports portfolio, which includes the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, NHL’s New Jersey Devils, EPL’s Crystal Palace, and an investment in NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing.
Last year, Myers was hired as an advisor to the Harris-owned Washington Commanders during a restructuring that included the hirings of general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. Myers will continue in that role for the Commanders.
“His experience as an architect of championship teams will complement our existing leadership structure, while also allowing HBSE to maximize opportunities across our portfolio,” Harris and Blitzer said in a statement.
Myers was a sports agent for 14 years before he was hired as assistant GM for the Warriors in 2011, a year after Joe Lacob and Peter Guber spent a then-NBA record $450 million for the franchise. He became GM the following year and steered the franchise to six NBA Finals appearances and four wins before leaving the team after the 2022-23 season when his contract expired. The Warriors also opened the Chase Center in 2020. Golden State is the NBA’s most valuable team, worth $11.33 billion in Sportico’s recent NBA rankings.
Myers has served as an NBA analyst and color commentator during the past two seasons.
The 76ers ranked ninth in Sportico’s NBA valuations at $5.61 billion, up 23% versus the prior year. The Devils are No. 11 among NHL teams at $2.06 billion, up 21%. Crystal Palace’s value is $610 million, No. 50 in global soccer. In July, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson acquired a 43% stake in the EPL club.
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