US EditionMike Bianchi: Billy Donovan made a Thunderously bad career move when he left OKC
- After five seasons coaching the Oklahoma City Thunder, Billy Donovan joined the Chicago Bulls in 2020.
- Donovan left the Thunder to avoid a planned rebuild initiated by GM Sam Presti, not due to poor performance or conflicts.
- The Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and holding many draft picks, recently won their first NBA championship as the youngest team in nearly 50 years.
- Donovan’s reputation is firmly established by his success in college coaching, but his time in the NBA is often viewed through the lens of missed opportunity, had he chosen to fully embrace the Thunder’s rebuilding approach.
- Despite Donovan's departure considered an ill-timed career move, the Thunder remain positioned to contend for years through their impressive rebuild.
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Mike Bianchi: Billy Donovan made a Thunderously bad career move when he left OKC
ORLANDO, Fla. — Let me preface what I’m about to say by reiterating a stance I’ve had for many years about Billy Donovan. I believe he is the greatest college coach — football or basketball — in our state’s history.…
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