In a significant shift in the sports management landscape, Bob Myers has been named president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), marking his departure from a recent role as an NBA analyst and color commentator at ESPN. This move signals Myers’ return to front-office sports leadership after a celebrated tenure as the Golden State Warriors’ general manager and president.
Bob Myers brings to HBSE a distinguished resume, including two NBA Executive of the Year awards and a legacy of building championship teams. During his 12 seasons with the Warriors, Myers played a critical role in securing four NBA titles, elevating the franchise to elite status within the league. Before joining Golden State in 2011, Myers spent 14 years as a sports agent, developing a broad network and deep knowledge of player management and contracts.
At HBSE, co-founders Josh Harris and David Blitzer are positioning Myers to have a powerful impact across their expansive sports portfolio. The company owns or holds stakes in several major professional teams, including the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, NHL’s New Jersey Devils, Premier League’s Crystal Palace, and NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing. Myers, who had been advising Harris on the NFL’s Washington Commanders operations, will now have a more integrated leadership role to help shape championship-caliber teams across all these organizations.
Expressing enthusiasm about the opportunity, Myers highlighted the appeal of working alongside some of the industry’s top executives in the world’s largest sports leagues. “This is the type of challenge and opportunity I was looking for,” he said, praising Harris and Blitzer for their impressive global sports portfolio.
The move to HBSE underscores the group’s commitment to assembling an executive team capable of sustained success. Harris and Blitzer stated, “Our goal has been to hire, grow, and retain the best and brightest executives in the world and we are a stronger, more dynamic organization with the addition of Bob Myers.”
Myers’ transition from ESPN back to sports management after his recent media role adds a new chapter to his career. He has already proven his ability to influence key personnel decisions, having helped facilitate critical hires within the Washington Commanders organization, including coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters in 2024. As Bob Myers steps into this expanded president role at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the sports world will be watching closely to see how his leadership might drive success and innovation across multiple professional sports franchises under the HBSE umbrella. His track record suggests he is well-positioned to continue cultivating winning cultures and building competitive teams in this new capacity.
