1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Thunder, Billy Donovan part ways

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Sep 8, 2020.

  1. J.R.

    J.R. Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2008
    Messages:
    106,788
    Likes Received:
    154,648
  2. baller4life315

    baller4life315 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 2003
    Messages:
    12,648
    Likes Received:
    2,910
    Most of us here could have done a better job of coaching OKC against the Rockets than this guy.

    Addition by subtraction.
     
  3. Reeko

    Reeko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    45,460
    Likes Received:
    127,149
    Rockets should’ve beat OKC in 5, we all know this

    Billy D isn’t a good coach, but Presti also always gives his coaches 1 of the worst shooting and spacing teams in the NBA year after year.
     
  4. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 1999
    Messages:
    61,246
    Likes Received:
    28,751
    cp3 player coach

    Rocket River
     
    B-Bob and linvetb6 like this.
  5. Juxtaposed Jolt

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2010
    Messages:
    20,797
    Likes Received:
    16,587
    lmao Donovan finished in 3rd place for this season's Coach of the Year voting.

    What a dumb award.
     
  6. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2002
    Messages:
    55,883
    Likes Received:
    47,583
  7. ghettocheeze

    ghettocheeze Member

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2006
    Messages:
    7,325
    Likes Received:
    9,134
    Came for Durant... got Dort instead.
     
  8. HorryForThree

    HorryForThree Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2001
    Messages:
    2,949
    Likes Received:
    3,882
    Okc was supposed to be in a rebuild. No one expected them to perform as well as they did, and taking the series against us to the final moments of game 7 is exceeding expectations.
     
    Deckard, gatsby, abaker28 and 7 others like this.
  9. Nook

    Nook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    53,785
    Likes Received:
    111,475
    FWIW don’t expect CP3 back either because they can move his contract for value after his play this year and the length being shorter. They can likely get at least a number one pick and likely more if they take contracts back.

    Billy Donovan is an exceptional college coach at building a program by attracting top talent. I have been very critical of him in the NBA but in fairness Westbrook is a terrible player to coach and Donovan doesn’t have shooters. His adjustments in game are mediocre but he does a good job of developing players and his players like him. He won’t have a hard time getting another job if he wants one. I will say this though, if he goes somewhere else he needs a GM that will get him players that fit his style.
     
  10. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    84,927
    Likes Received:
    83,114
    Presti ain't gonna fire himself.
     
  11. PuzzledFan

    PuzzledFan Member

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2008
    Messages:
    3,373
    Likes Received:
    1,567
    Got a way worse draft pick than they were looking for.
     
    francis 4 prez likes this.
  12. tycoonchip

    tycoonchip Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 25, 1999
    Messages:
    7,100
    Likes Received:
    5,586
    Cool he can sign up to be our defensive coach.
     
    linvetb6 likes this.
  13. J.R.

    J.R. Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2008
    Messages:
    106,788
    Likes Received:
    154,648
  14. Aware

    Aware Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2014
    Messages:
    2,060
    Likes Received:
    2,490
    Does he want to stay in the nba? no shame in going back to college ball. Would be an instant homerun at a place like ut.
     
    mtbrays likes this.
  15. bj3175

    bj3175 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2007
    Messages:
    2,431
    Likes Received:
    2,720
  16. supaflyz

    supaflyz Member

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2019
    Messages:
    202
    Likes Received:
    230
    Well they are in rebuilding mode. Why not get a new coach to see what he could do with the draft picks.
     
  17. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    84,927
    Likes Received:
    83,114
    No idea, but he's only 55 and multiple NBA teams will be interested. College ball will be there for him, and you're right, I'd hire him for almost any college job.

    Don't get me excited about UT, because Shaka's not going anywhere for a year or 2.
     
    mtbrays likes this.
  18. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    84,927
    Likes Received:
    83,114
    Sam Presti has joined your chat
     
  19. steddinotayto

    steddinotayto Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2001
    Messages:
    19,116
    Likes Received:
    20,867
    He's just as good or bad as their previous coach.
     
  20. Jontro

    Jontro Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2010
    Messages:
    34,299
    Likes Received:
    22,003
    he should go back to coaching college. the nba goes thru coaches like thicc goes thru shoes.
     
    francis 4 prez, B-Bob and daywalker02 like this.

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now