I'm thinking he's going to tell me he's retired and …

Bob Myers recalls a conversation he had with Jermaine O'Neal after the Warriors' early playoff exit. At the time, Jermaine had been part of the team since their 14th season. O'Neal, who was close to the end of his career, visited Myers around three days after the Warriors were eliminated in seven games.

At first, Myers thought that Jermaine might be announcing his retirement, but O'Neal had a different request. He urged Myers not to dismantle the team. Myers questioned what was so special about the team, having just lost in the first round. O'Neal responded by sharing his observations of many locker rooms at the end of seasons. He noted that this particular team had a unique ability to lose, and that is exactly what they needed.

Myers found O'Neal's perspective incredibly valuable, recognizing the importance of leadership within the NBA. He acknowledged that finding such strong leadership is a rare and challenging task. Thus, he believed that the Warriors needed O'Neal's guidance, even though they had just suffered a disappointing loss.