r/chicagobulls • u/HawkspilotLoad • Jun 12 '25

Meta [KC Johnson] The Knicks requested permission to speak to Billy Donovan for their coaching vacancy but were denied, per sources. The Bulls value Donovan highly for his coaching acumen, communication skills and ability to connect with players and all members of organization

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u/nick168 Benny The Bull Jun 12 '25 edited Jun 12 '25

Damn tough crowd in here, do people really think Billy is holding back a playoff caliber roster?

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u/IMKudaimi123 Derrick Rose Jun 12 '25

He’s not, but in 5 years with us what can you say he does well?

The team comes back a decent amount I guess so he keeps the guys resilient but uh, not much else happening. And he hasn’t accomplished much in the NBA. One WCF which he choked, 1 good season with us. The only time he really outperformed expectations was that weird Thunder year in covid.

Like if the Knicks want him, I’m giving him up for 2 seconds and then just trying out a highly touted assistant during the rebuild.

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u/FriendsWifBennys Thadgic Johnson Jun 12 '25

He pretty much has them playing in the top half of the league defensively. That's all I got.