Whether as a player or as a coach, he has won everywhere his career has taken him, and we hope that will continue here in Chicago.”ĭonovan inherited All-Stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook when he was hired before the 2015-16 season. We feel his ability to help his players reach their potential, both individually and collectively, will mesh well with our roster. “The success that he has sustained over the course of his coaching career puts him on a different level. “We are very pleased to welcome Billy and his family to the Chicago Bulls,” Karnisovas said. But with his contract expiring, the Thunder announced two weeks ago he would not return, saying it was a mutual decision.īefore his time with the Thunder, Donovan coached for 19 seasons at the University of Florida, winning two NCAA titles. He was a finalist for Coach of the Year this season after his team outperformed expectations and pushed the Houston Rockets to seven games in the first round of the playoffs. The Bulls also brought in general manager Marc Eversley to replace the fired Gar Forman, and they let Boylen go last month.ĭonovan went 243-157 as coach of the Thunder and reached the playoffs each year. They were 11th in the Eastern Conference when play was stopped in March and decided they needed new leadership.Ĭhicago hired Karnisovas as executive vice president of basketball operations in April out of Denver’s front office and shifted John Paxson into an advisory role. The Bulls came into the season with their sights set on a playoff spot. “I’m excited to partner with Arturas as we work together on behalf of this historic franchise,” he said. In a statement, Donovan thanked ownership and said he’s looking forward to working with new executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas. He replaces Jim Boylen, who was fired after the Bulls finished 22-43 and were one of the eight teams that didn’t qualify for the NBA’s restart at Walt Disney World. The 55-year-old Donovan spent the past five seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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