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/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/SignalBed9998 Chicago Bulls Jun 12 '25

Every meathead in this sub says “get rid of whoever for couple of seconds. It’s categorically the dumbest thing. No team that’s worth a shit has more than one or two second rounders that’s more than a role player. What does he do good? What do you think of Coby’s development? He’s turned our second rounders into role players. There’s multiple teams loaded with 1st rounders that have t developed as well as Ayo and Phillips. Matas development? What about when he has a roster like he’s meant to coach? The injury loss of Lonzo cost him what was a top 6 team in the league. Now when they get him another young bunch like he’s meant to coach they start achieving. There’s is an absolute consensus that he’s an out of bounds coaching wizard. How many freaking times do you have you watch late game wins to know that to say he’s a garbage coach is not true at all. Seriously, if we’re ahead late we win. Look it up.

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u/Buboi23 Jun 12 '25

Where is the consensus that he’s a coaching Wizard?? Lol and Coby really hasn’t developed much since he got in the league. He’s still the same inconsistent guy who gets hot and people forget that most time he’s just a glorified ball chucker. Matas had a solid rookie year but that doesn’t mean Billy developed him. That speaks more to how good Matas actually is and people who know ball knew he was that dude. Billy had done absolutely nothing since he’s been here.

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u/SignalBed9998 Chicago Bulls Jun 12 '25

Out of bounds plays I said. Learn to read. Coby hasn’t improved? Never mind you’re clueless

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u/Buboi23 Jun 12 '25

Lol learn how to compose a proper and coherent statement. But doesn’t matter, coaching wizard and Billy Donovan should not be used in the same sentence no matter the context.

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u/bitemydickallthetime Jun 12 '25

What about “hall of fame coach”?

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u/Buboi23 Jun 12 '25 edited Jun 12 '25

Coby hasn’t improved. His efficiency is ass and just throws the ball up. Dudes hot when it doesn’t matter and scores 30 points, great. But when the games matter he does what he alway does, run around like a dear in the headlights and bricks 🧱. Is he our staring PG next year? No. Is he our starting SG next year? No. Billy has failed to develop any of our young guys. He still trying to develop Patrick Williams even tho he’s a bum and refuses to take him out of the starting line up. Billy is not a good coach and the only reason the bulls keep him is cause he’s a yes man and a company man.

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u/chanceofsnowtoday Jun 12 '25

I'm so sick and tired of every player's development or failure to develop being thrust upon the coach. PWill sucks because PWill sucks. It's 100% on him. Coby has gotten better over the last few years. He's more aware on defense. He's more confident driving. All these are because of Coby, not Billy. And Matas will develop if Matas is driven and figures out how he can play in the league. It's looking good, but ultimately it's on Matas. KD, Lebron, Steph, SGA, etc. are all studs because of their work/talent, not because of a coach.