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Warriors President, COO Rick Welts Retiring; Hall-of-Famer Propelled Franchise To World-Class Status
Golden State Warriors President and Chief Operation Officer Rick Welts, who helped guide the team from the NBA backwater to a championship franchise with worldwide appeal, has announced he is stepping down at the end of the 2020-2021 season.