Warriors eliminated, now where does the dynasty stand going into pivotal summer?
Now that the Warriors are out, all attention turns to what they will do and whether they'll run it back next season. Here's what we know.
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The larger question is whether president of basketball operations Bob Myers will be the one having the conversation with Green and his representatives. As the entire league keeps a watchful eye, Myers is expected to take time in the coming weeks to decide on his future. His contract is up on June 30, but clarity would presumably be needed sooner. The draft is on June 22. Offseason and free agency planning is already cranking up.
Lacob has stated publicly and privately his hope to retain Myers as the face of the Warriors’ front office and has offered him a new deal. Those within the front office – under and around Myers – echo that sentiment, a collective desire to keep the established structure in place. But there’s also an acknowledgement that Myers may walk out the door, even if Lacob does reach the necessary number in contract negotiations.
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If Myers departs, the wide expectation is an internal promotion instead of an outside search. The Warriors have a strong belief in the front office leadership ladder below Myers. Mike Dunleavy Jr. has been pegged by many as the natural successor. His visibility and responsibility have grown the last two seasons. After the Game 1 loss to the Lakers, Dunleavy was spotted with Myers in the weight room having an extended debrief conversation with Curry and Green, the latest outward signal that he’s being groomed for the position.
Kirk Lacob and Kent Lacob hold high-level positions within the franchise. Kirk’s power stretches throughout the basketball and business operations. He profiles more as an owner-in-waiting than future general manager. Kent is a rising voice on the basketball side, having gained esteem through persistent international and G-League scouting.
Shaun Livingston is a trusted voice with a bright future in the executive world, should he choose to stay down that path. Nick U’Ren, Jonnie West, Ryan Atkinson, Larry Harris, Pabail Sidhu (analytics) and Onsi Saleh (cap expert) are other established members of a built out front office structure.
But nobody has the equity or established relationships with the players quite like Myers. If he’s gone, nobody can replicate the delicate but powerful chord he can strike with Curry, Green and Thompson, a vital quality when the dialogue turns to negotiations about contracts and roster choices and value for a lucrative franchise brand the players mostly built.
get that fakkit out of town 
