Thunder Name Mark Daigneault Head Coach Of D-League Affiliate

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:03 am

The Oklahoma City Thunder named Mark Daigneault as the head coach of its D-League team.

“Mark has placed a high value on development throughout his career and we feel that he is well aligned with the goals of our organization,” said Presti. “His experience at Florida under Coach Donovan has provided him the platform to apply his intelligence and relationship skills to help strengthen the program. We are excited about Mark joining the organization and continuing his professional growth.”

Daigneault joins the Thunder organization after spending the past four years working under Billy Donovan at the University of Florida where he most recently held the position of Assistant to the Head Coach. Last season, the Gators became the first SEC team to go 18-0 in conference play, and during Daigneault’s four years at Florida, the program posted a 120-30 record (.800) while advancing to the Elite Eight each season.

“Mark has been a valuable member of our staff the past four seasons, and I'm very happy to see him get this opportunity with a great organization,” said University of Florida Head Coach Billy Donovan. “We all wish him the best of luck and know he'll do a tremendous job.”

Prior to arriving at Florida, the Leominster, Mass. native spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Holy Cross.

Via RealGM Staff Report

JazzMatt13 · Post #2 » by **JazzMatt13** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 3:30 am

I think it is funny that 3 of the smallest markets have their own affiliates, and are 3 of the best organizations in the NBA, and are the best ones at developing players, aka Spurs, Thunder and Jazz. Obvious Jazz have little room in convo right now, but in retrospect they are in that group of best teams at developing talent.

DJ3thenew23 · Post #3 » by **DJ3thenew23** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 1:30 am

JazzMatt13 wrote:I think it is funny that 3 of the smallest markets have their own affiliates, and are 3 of the best organizations in the NBA, and are the best ones at developing players, aka Spurs, Thunder and Jazz. Obvious Jazz have little room in convo right now, but in retrospect they are in that group of best teams at developing talent.

What talent? Deron Williams, Booz, and...?