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SEC: 5 Reasons Why Billy Donovan Will Succeed Coaching The Oklahoma City Thunder

By DJoumbarey A. Moreau

Feb 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Donovan waves to the fans after reaching his 500th career win against the Tennessee Volunteers at Stephen C. O
Feb 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Donovan waves to the fans after reaching his 500th career win against the Tennessee Volunteers at Stephen C. O /
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Apr 20, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) reacts with center Joakim Noah (13) after dunking the ball against Milwaukee Bucks center Zaza Pachulia (not pictured) during the second half in game two of the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 92-81. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 20, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) reacts with center Joakim Noah (13) after dunking the ball against Milwaukee Bucks center Zaza Pachulia (not pictured) during the second half in game two of the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 92-81. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Donovan’s Coached Stars

One of the biggest reasons why Donovan is so revered as a coach is because he’s coached talent. There’s a reason why stars and talented players keep flocking to play for him.

Donovan won two straight national championship titles with the Florida Gators and he made the program into one of only a few schools in the NCAA that are awesome in football and basketball.

On the 2007 championship roster that he assembled and developed included two All-Stars in Al Horford and Joakim Noah, two quality starters in Corey Brewer and Marreese Speights, as well as two other NBA players in Chris Richard and Taurean Green.

That’s why it’s not a surprise that he also coached Mike Miller, Chandler Parsons and David Lee during his career, helping all of them reach the pinnacle of their careers.

It’s ironic now the tables have turned. In a complete role reversal, his former players are now the people who are declaring that he’s ready to go to the league.

That’s praise enough.

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