I in no way want my blog to ever become a homer blog, but I do want it to be fair to Thunder players, coaches, Sam Presti, and Clay Bennett at the end of the day. I always want to make sure I cover the Thunder on here in a genuine and honest manner. There’s a fine line even for rogue bloggers with this, I know this and hope to respect that line.
I’ve wanted to post this Billy Donovan presser for awhile and thought this little western back to back might be a nice spot in the season to do so. I won’t lie, I’ve become fond of Donovan being the Thunder coach. I think he’s done a good job both on and off the court. I can’t remember an instance when he hasn’t been upfront at pressers or been anything less than a class act. I like his flexibility as a coach and his willingness to experiment with players, lineups, and such. I never once have heard him utter a snarky word in regards to Durant’s exit from Oklahoma City.
This is Donovan’s farewell presser at Florida after taking the Thunder job. Florida athletic director Jeremey Foley leads off with a touching farewell to his friend of nineteen years then turns it over Billy Donovan and the press.