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Billy Donovan Joins San Antonio Spurs as Lead Assistant Coach

Billy Donovan has accepted a position as the lead assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. He will be working under coach Mitch Johnson. Donovan previously coached the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls.

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Billy Donovan Joins San Antonio Spurs as Lead Assistant Coach

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What Happened

Billy Donovan has agreed to join the San Antonio Spurs as the lead assistant coach. He will be working under head coach Mitch Johnson.

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Donovan brings previous head coaching experience from the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls to his new role.

The move marks a new chapter for Donovan in the NBA coaching ranks.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Billy Donovan has accepted a job with the San Antonio Spurs.

  2. 2

    Donovan will serve as the lead assistant coach.

  3. 3

    He will be working under coach Mitch Johnson.

  4. 4

    Donovan previously coached the Oklahoma City Thunder.

  5. 5

    Donovan previously coached the Chicago Bulls.

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Reports that Billy Donovan has accepted an assistant coach position with the San Antonio Spurs.
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States Billy Donovan is joining the San Antonio Spurs as lead assistant coach, noting his past coaching roles with the Thunder and Bulls.
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Reports that former OKC Thunder coach Billy Donovan is joining the San Antonio Spurs staff as lead assistant coach.
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cbssportsCBS Sports
Confirms Billy Donovan's hiring by the Spurs as Mitch Johnson's lead assistant, citing a report.
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Highlights Billy Donovan's agreement to join the Spurs as coach Mitch Johnson's lead assistant.
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Billy Donovan to become lead assistant coach for San Antonio Spurs
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Former OKC Thunder coach Billy Donovan joining San Antonio Spurs staff
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Billy Donovan hired by Spurs: Ex-Bulls coach to become Mitch Johnson's lead assistant, per report
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Former Bulls coach Billy Donovan joins Spurs staff: report
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Billy Donovan agrees to join Spurs as coach Mitch Johnson's lead assistant - San Antonio Express-News
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Billy Donovan accepts assistant coach job with San Antonio Spurs

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Billy Donovan to become lead assistant coach for San Antonio Spurs
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Former OKC Thunder coach Billy Donovan joining San Antonio Spurs staff
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Billy Donovan hired by Spurs: Ex-Bulls coach to become Mitch Johnson's lead assistant, per report
Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Sun-Times
Former Bulls coach Billy Donovan joins Spurs staff: report
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Billy Donovan agrees to join Spurs as coach Mitch Johnson's lead assistant - San Antonio Express-News
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Billy Donovan accepts assistant coach job with San Antonio Spurs

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