The three-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury today revealed that Jim Pitman will retire from the placement of basic supervisor at the final thought of the 2023 WNBA period, and that Golden State Warriors basketball exec and Arizona native Nick U'Ren has been called the Mercury's brand-new general manager. U'Ren will certainly collaborate with Pitman on the transition and will take over responsibilities permanent at the end of the period, at which time he will certainly supervise all aspects of Mercury basketball operations. U'Ren will report to Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Principal Executive Police Officer, Josh Bartelstein. Pitman will certainly continue to be in his function as Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Exec Vice Head Of State and Chief Financial Policeman. I intend to thank Jim for his numerous payments to the organization. From our extremely first meeting, Jim was transparent regarding his most likely plans to retire as general manager at the end of this period, which offered us the moment required to find the right substitute to lead the Mercury forward, " stated Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns owner Floor covering Ishbia." We are excited to have Nick, an expert basketball exec with four NBA titles under his belt, as the Mercury's brand-new basic supervisor. We are committed to winning on and off the court, and I am positive that Nick will offer our fans, our neighborhood and our company with enthusiasm, devotion and a dedication to quality, in similar manner in which Jim has.U' Ren signs up with the Mercury from Golden State where he invested the last 9 years in basketball operations under Bob Myers and Steve Kerr, part of four Warriors' NBA Championship groups. I intend to give thanks to Mat Ishbia, Josh Bartelstein and Jim Pitman for leaving me with one of the WNBA's a lot of fabled franchises, " claimed U'Ren. "There is a clear willingness to invest the required sources to build a winning group and culture in Phoenix az. That, incorporated with the fantastic people on and off the court, made this the appropriate chance at the right time for my family and me. I additionally desire to thank the Golden State Warriors for the expertise, experiences and friendships that I obtained throughout my time there.A McClintock High School grad, U'Ren began his profession with the Suns and Mercury where he spent five periods in various roles including Suns Supervisor of Video Operations, and Mercury Head Video clip Organizer prior to signing up with the Golden State Warriors as unique aide to the head instructor and supervisor of coaching operations. U'Ren invested several periods on Kerr's training staff prior to transitioning to the front workplace where he served three years as the Warriors Director of Basketball Workflow and most lately as Exec Supervisor of Basketball Operations. U'Ren's experience also includes college and pro gamer personnel analysis and advance scouting. Under Pitman, the club has actually amassed 169 regular period wins through the 2023 season, consisting of a WNBA-record 29 success in 2014 Mercury Basketball Jersey, and 24 postseason victories. Both total amounts are one of the most of any kind of general supervisor in franchise business history. During his tenure, the Mercury have actually made nine successive playoff looks, consisting of six appearances in the Semifinals/Conference Finals, two WNBA Finals berths, and the 2014 WNBA title. Including single-elimination round success, Phoenix metro has 14 playoff series wins throughout Pitman's period. "It has been a fantastic advantage to manage 10 periods of Mercury basketball and to have had a daily duty in the franchise I have actually been involved in considering that its inception in 1997, " said Pitman. "There have actually been amazing highs-- winning a championship, experiencing Diana Taurasi becoming the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, and obviously seeing Brittney Griner's go back to basketball-- and I'm incredibly thankful to have actually been a part of a team that has brought numerous individuals a lot pleasure. I have known Nick for years and anticipate working alongside him to ensure we are well positioned for success currently and right into the future."" Jim's vision and devotion aided lead our organization to what it is today-- an elite WNBA franchise business with the finest follower base in ladies's basketball, " included Bartelstein. "While he is retiring from his duty as general manager, Jim has actually been an important component of our company for greater than three years and we eagerly anticipate his continued advice and leadership across our organization operations." I am excited to invite Nick and his family members back home to the Mercury and Suns household where his basketball operations job started. Not just does Nick have a wealth of basketball leadership experience, he has a tremendous understanding of what it takes to construct a champion society and create sustained success."