“Taking An Organ”: Subjected To Verbal Violence Over $44,000,000 in 2002, 42YO Former NBA Star Left “Uncomfortable” With Warriors’ Role

Success in any sport is always a reflection of what’s happening behind the scenes. Team players along with their management play a crucial role in their success and failures. A prime example in the NBA can be that of the Golden State Warriors. Under the stewardship of Bob Meyers, the Warriors dominated the league and form a dynasty that survives to this day.

After their second-round playoffs exit to the Los Angeles Lakers Bob Myers, one of the most decorated General Managers of all time, stepped down.?Mike Dunleavy Jr. steps in as his replacement. Mike, who’s Myers’ former associate, stated he was “uncomfortable” with his new role.

The former player returns to the team as a GM

During a press conference where he was unveiled as the new General Manager, Dunleavy addressed the media on his new role. He revealed he wasn’t very sure of the job when Bob Myers first approached him. Stating “I think so, but I?m a little uncomfortable taking your job.” To which Bob responded “Dunleavy, c?mon man. It?s not like you?re taking an organ. It?s just a job.”

His concern is justified as the Warriors faithful, and Mike Dunleavy Jr. have had quite the history. Drafted by the Golden State Warriors as the third overall pick in 2002 the small forward had a promising rookie season. This led him to sign a contract extension worth $44 Million in 2005 a move that garnered much criticism and verbal violence from the fans.

After failing to cement his place in the squad, Mike was traded to the Indiana Pacers in 2007 where he spent 4 seasons. The Texas native then spent his next few years bouncing around the league. Suiting up for the likes of Milwaukee, Chicago, Clevland, and Atlanta.

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Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s Path to General Manager

After spending 15 seasons in the league Dunleavy retired in 2017 while playing for the Atlanta Hawks. Within a year of his retirement the 6’9″ forward was back in San Francisco as a pro scout. In 2019, they promoted Mike to the Assistant General Manager role, which he held until 2021 when he became the Vice president of Basketball operations. It was during this time that he won his first NBA championship during the Warriors’ 2022 triumph.

Only time will tell if Dunleavy as General Manager can iterate Bob Myers’s success. Or will it be another exodus from the Bay Area?

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