Former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers has revealed how stressful the 2018 championship run was for him. Myers, who built the powerhouse team that dominated the league, shared how the pressure of winning took a toll on his health.
“I had the biggest migraine headache of my life after we won (in 2018),” Myers admitted, via Diamond Leung. The former GM, who played a pivotal role in assembling the Warriors’ star-studded roster, described how the stress of managing such a successful team weighed heavily on him. Despite the victory, Myers struggled to enjoy the moment due to the immense pressure.
Reflecting on the moment, Myers recalled the scene after the Warriors clinched the title. “I was in our hotel room, and it was 3 in the morning, and I had the worst [migraine], and it was because I was so stressed,” he explained. The expectation to win, given the Warriors’ dominance, made the championship run particularly challenging.
“It was because we had this team that was so good that we had to win, and I did not enjoy it,” Myers said. Despite the Warriors’ triumph on the court, the weight of maintaining the team’s success made the experience less fulfilling for him. The pressure to deliver another championship only heightened the emotional and physical toll.
The Warriors’ 2018 team was widely regarded as one of the greatest in NBA history. With superstars like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the Warriors were expected to win. This added pressure made the journey more about survival than enjoyment for Myers.
This revelation sheds light on the hidden challenges behind the Warriors’ seemingly unstoppable dynasty. While fans and players celebrated the team’s dominance, Myers dealt with a unique burden. The Warriors’ excellence came with an expectation of continued success, and Myers felt the responsibility to meet that standard.
As general manager, Myers oversaw every aspect of the team’s roster and operations, making the championship run particularly demanding. His ability to keep the team together, despite injuries and external pressures, was a major factor in the Warriors’ success.
