Ex-GM Myers boldly drops one-lining about Warriors’ butler trade

Ex-GM Myers boldly drops one-lining about Warriors’ butler trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Warriors’ Blockbuster -Handel that landed them Six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler triggered League-wide reaction Wednesday night, but maybe no voice is as narrative as the orchestrator of the team’s dynasty race.

Bob Myers, who served as Golden State’s General Manager for more than a decade, won four championships, spoke sincerely about the agreement Thursday morning on ESPN’s “NBA Today.”

“This step deleted this uncertainty about being everything in,” Myers said. “This step and the money – not just the move, but the money Jimmy got in the next two years. We play poker. They just took it and pushed it in the middle. The question is, do they have jack below? Do they have kings? Do they have aces?

“Here’s the last thing: They just have to stay healthy. When you got three guys their age, it gets the thing. But do you know what? I like it. He is a winner. “

Golden State has long tried to maximize what is left of Steph Curry’s career, with a win-now mindset at the forefront.

Warriors were tied to several players with great name dating back to the peak season since he lost Klay Thompson, such as Paul George and Lauri Markkanen. They again tried to make a big splash by asking about trades for LeBron James and a reunion with Kevin Durant, per. More reports.

When these conversations fell through, their focus the shift to the dissatisfied star, There had a well-documented that fell out with the Miami heat after suspending the last six years there.

Of course, there are at least two pages for any trade and what Warriors had to give up, did not make any good goodbye. Separate ways with Fan Favorite Andrew Wiggins led to one emotional first name moment In Warriors’ dressing room before their matchup with Utah Jazz Wednesday night.

Feelings aside, however, signed Myers on the Blockbuster agreement, which he believes shows how serious Warriors are winning now.

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