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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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Feb 7, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Donovan talks with guard Eli Carter (1) against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Florida Gators 68-61. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 7, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Donovan talks with guard Eli Carter (1) against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Florida Gators 68-61. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Not The First Rodeo

From Nick Calathes, to Bradley Beal, to Anthony Roberson to Eli Carter (pictured).

No matter what player that coach Donovan has on his team he finds a way to make them useful. Donovan has run into a bunch of different personalities and a bunch of different skilled players. When he finally coaches in his first NBA game there won’t be any speculation if the “absence of coaching” is present on their Thunder roster.

Make no mistake this only compares to another former college in Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics because they each were hired by NBA teams. This is only similar to Steve Kerr because he’s getting a team with two definitive All-Stars and a Defensive Player of the Year candidate. He doesn’t need to get compared to anyone because he’s the only Billy Donovan.

The fact that Donovan was patient enough (whether accidentally or not) to wait for another offer is getting ready to pay him and his family dividends.

Donovan is getting ready to take his career to the next level with this resume builder.

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