Billy Donovan hired as next Bulls coach - Full coaching staff p43

chefo · Post #101 » by **chefo** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:56 pm

Billy Donovan knows hoops and I've not seen him eff up something fundamental.

Then, he actually designs things that make basketball sense--i.e. everybody box out so that Westbrook can rebound and go (his rebounding went up +3.5/game). ISOs for Durant fairly regularly, since that was his strongest trait and it was difficult to play off ball with Westbrook running around like a maniac full-time.

When somebody gets it going, he tells them to keep going until the other team stops them; none of Jimbo's 'go sit for 15 min straight' after you just scored 12 in the first quarter; then, he's always had good defensive teams going back to his Florida days. He's always liked having athletes and shooters on his team, so it's up for discussion how well the Bulls roster represents that, but he just knows ball and will not chain up our guys on O, nor make them chase PGs out to half-court on D all game. His championship Florida teams played probably the best individual and team defense that I've seen in the NCAA without being abject gamblers--which is why Horford and JoJo came to the NBA D-ready, even as rookies.

He probably has some negatives as well--he couldn't make Russ and Durant mesh, but not sure that's a real knock on him, given how stubborn of an energizer bunny Russ appears to be. Time will tell. I'm happy that we got a guy that genuinely knows ball and has a track record of being able to teach it to younger players.

cubbiefan009 · Post #102 » by **cubbiefan009** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:58 pm

Trade for Beal

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SHO'NUFF · Post #103 » by **SHO'NUFF** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:58 pm

Red8911 wrote:
MrFortune3 wrote:
Ice Man wrote:Somebody who could get a head coaching job elsewhere in the NBA has agreed to work for the Bulls. Wow. I am re-reading that sentence and still having trouble believing it.

I can't wait for his introductory press conference/zoom call to happen where he mentions wanting to coach Zach as a main reason for coming here and posters go nuts

Zach better get his act together. Very good player but he always acted up with Boylen, now that sht won’t fly anymore. They now have a coach who needs to be respected.

Wait what? Always acted up with Boylen? Did you even watch Bulls games or talking out of your ass?

There's a difference between showing frustration while on the bench than acting up... Zach is NOT that type of player.

Post #104 » by **DASMACKDOWN** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:58 pm

Read on Twitter

ChiCitySPORTS#1 · Post #105 » by **ChiCitySPORTS#1** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:59 pm

SHO'NUFF wrote:
Red8911 wrote:
MrFortune3 wrote:
I can't wait for his introductory press conference/zoom call to happen where he mentions wanting to coach Zach as a main reason for coming here and posters go nuts

Zach better get his act together. Very good player but he always acted up with Boylen, now that sht won’t fly anymore. They now have a coach who needs to be respected.

Him and Boylen often butted heads. Jimbo was a clown though, Billy will have everyone’s respect from day 1

Wait what? Always acted up with Boylen? Did you even watch Bulls games or talking out of your ass?

League Circles · Post #106 » by **League Circles** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:59 pm

HomoSapien wrote:I suggested it in a different thread, but I said I was open to trading for Chris Paul (something like Felicio, Young, Sato, and a heavily protected future 1st) to help jump-start our rebuild. I'm even more open to that now.

I'm open to trading for Paul or Westbrook if we can get one of them for not too much. I'd be willing to give up pretty much anything other than Carter, Lauri, Zach, White and #4.

Repeat 3-peat · Post #107 » by **Repeat 3-peat** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:00 pm

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Chi town · Post #108 » by **Chi town** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:01 pm

Billy didn’t come here to lose.

AK delivering. Winning will happen next season.

kodo · Post #109 » by **kodo** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:02 pm

Yes, development was emphasized by AK.

"We are very pleased to welcome Billy and his family to the Chicago Bulls. The success that he has sustained over the course of his coaching career puts him on a different level," said Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President – Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas. "We feel his ability to help his players reach their potential, both individually and collectively, will mesh well with our roster. 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."

Post #110 » by **HomoSapien** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:02 pm

Chi town wrote:Billy didn’t come here to lose.

AK delivering. Winning will happen next season.

Suddenly we have someone who is willing to take swings. It genuinely feels like we're trying to proactively win, rather than just trying to be solid.

Post #111 » by **RedBulls23** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:02 pm

We really are in a new era ladies and gents!

In the past we would never have signed the respected experienced coach that costs money.

What's next, no more free roster spots to Bartelstein clients?!

MrFortune3 · Post #112 » by **MrFortune3** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:05 pm

Red8911 wrote:
MrFortune3 wrote:
Ice Man wrote:Somebody who could get a head coaching job elsewhere in the NBA has agreed to work for the Bulls. Wow. I am re-reading that sentence and still having trouble believing it.

I can't wait for his introductory press conference/zoom call to happen where he mentions wanting to coach Zach as a main reason for coming here and posters go nuts

Zach better get his act together. Very good player but he always acted up with Boylen, now that sht won’t fly anymore. They now have a coach who needs to be respected.

Acted up...Boylen was a moron who the entire team nearly had to mutiny on after he 2nd day on the job.

NecessaryEvil · Post #113 » by **NecessaryEvil** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:05 pm

Red8911 wrote:
MrFortune3 wrote:
Ice Man wrote:Somebody who could get a head coaching job elsewhere in the NBA has agreed to work for the Bulls. Wow. I am re-reading that sentence and still having trouble believing it.

I can't wait for his introductory press conference/zoom call to happen where he mentions wanting to coach Zach as a main reason for coming here and posters go nuts

Zach better get his act together. Very good player but he always acted up with Boylen, now that sht won’t fly anymore. They now have a coach who needs to be respected.

His act? Boyle’s was hot trash

SearsTower · Post #114 » by **SearsTower** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:06 pm

Surprising hire tbh. Not bad but just surprising. Anyone have any insight as to why Donovan left OKC? He just had an amazing year and they have arguably a brighter future than the Bulls given all the picks they have coming down the pipeline. I found him leaving to begin with a little confusing.

IliketheBullsNBearstoo · Post #115 » by **IliketheBullsNBearstoo** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:06 pm

League Circles wrote:
HomoSapien wrote:I suggested it in a different thread, but I said I was open to trading for Chris Paul (something like Felicio, Young, Sato, and a heavily protected future 1st) to help jump-start our rebuild. I'm even more open to that now.

I'm open to trading for Paul or Westbrook if we can get one of them for not too much. I'd be willing to give up pretty much anything other than Carter, Lauri, Zach, White and #4.

Paul, ok, but for the love of god no to Westbrook .

The Evidence · Post #116 » by **The Evidence** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:06 pm

Red8911 wrote:Zach better get his act together. Very good player but he always acted up with Boylen, now that sht won’t fly anymore. They now have a coach who needs to be respected.

Ladies & Gentlemen.

We have found the Boylen burner account.

Post #117 » by **HomoSapien** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:07 pm

Rerisen, the Gar Forman regime has been fully sacrificed. You can come back now.

Repeat 3-peat · Post #118 » by **Repeat 3-peat** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:07 pm

didn't OKC have the #1 clutch scoring team in the NBA? they also closed games with three guard lineups.

A sign of things to come? (the three guards part)

MrFortune3 · Post #119 » by **MrFortune3** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:08 pm

ChiCitySPORTS#1 wrote:I think we’re trading #4. Will probably spur some moves to start winning sooner rather than later. Wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the direction we start to head into

No, this means that Donovan likes the roster and the vision of AK and he wants to use the #4 pick to add to the young nucleus and help develop him into a franchise cornerstone.

Dominator83 · Post #120 » by **Dominator83** » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:08 pm

IliketheBullsNBearstoo wrote:
League Circles wrote:
HomoSapien wrote:I suggested it in a different thread, but I said I was open to trading for Chris Paul (something like Felicio, Young, Sato, and a heavily protected future 1st) to help jump-start our rebuild. I'm even more open to that now.

I'm open to trading for Paul or Westbrook if we can get one of them for not too much. I'd be willing to give up pretty much anything other than Carter, Lauri, Zach, White and #4.

Paul, ok, but for the love of god no to Westbrook .

Exactly. Westbrook is pretty much toast as far as being a positive impact player.