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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 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; The Florida Gators students, Rowdy Reptiles, hold up signs honoring Gators head coach Billy Donovan (not pictured) on his 500th career win against the Tennessee Volunteers at Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Gators won 66-49. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; The Florida Gators students, Rowdy Reptiles, hold up signs honoring Gators head coach Billy Donovan (not pictured) on his 500th career win against the Tennessee Volunteers at Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Gators won 66-49. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Proven Winner

It started long before Donovan began coaching basketball.

Donovan was a proven winner back during his  playing days when he laced up his sneakers at Providence. Donovan helped lead the Providence to the one of the best seasons in their history as they made a trip to the 1987 Final Four.

Did we forget to mention the two straight national championships at Florida (just messing)?

Even on the Olympic stage people weren’t sure how Donovan’s coaching style would translate but the transition was flawless. Donovan’s international coaching record? Try 19-0 with three different gold medal wins. Donovan’s actually on his way to even succeeding Mike Krzyzewski as the Olympic coach in the 2020 games.

The Thunder are getting Donovan at the right time before his stock is on an upward trend. Soon enough a lot of people will be jealous that Donovan didn’t sign with their team.

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