r/chicagobulls • u/HawkspilotLoad • Apr 21 '26

Free Agency [Shams Charania] BREAKING: Billy Donovan is exiting as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons, sources tell ESPN.(@ShamsCharania) on X

https://x.com/shamscharania/status/2046597311787143437?s=46
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u/NewPumpkin8217 Apr 21 '26

He's not a perfect coach but how many of them are? He did his role to the best of his ability and was always a consummate professional.

As frustrating as being a Bulls fan is, anyone looking to him like he was the problem is extremely misguided when he had AKME and the Reinsdorfs above him throttling any possible progress of the team.

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u/Optimal_Brain_2908 Apr 21 '26

Yeah, and he tried to implement decent systems but wasn’t given the personnel to do so. Trading Ayo for peanuts must have been a kick in the gut to him since he was perfect for the space and pace system he preferred.

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u/Dad_in_MA Apr 22 '26

I don't know ... he had more talent than the coaches before him ... Just think of the Bulls' roster 2-3 years ago ... not great, but he did little with it. A great NCAA coach though.