Billy Donovan Steps Down as Bulls Coach After Six Seasons
Summary
Billy Donovan is leaving his job as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons. The team and Donovan agreed that stepping down would help a new basketball operations leader build their team.Key Facts
- Billy Donovan coached the Chicago Bulls for six seasons.
- He chose to step down despite having an option to stay for next season.
- Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf said they wanted Donovan to stay but agreed to let new leadership shape the team's staff.
- Donovan’s decision followed the firing of two top basketball executives on the team.
- Donovan is a two-time college basketball national champion.
- He was considered for a college coaching position earlier but did not take it.
- Donovan plans to keep coaching elsewhere after leaving the Bulls.
- The Bulls finished their last season with a 31-51 record, leading to a team leadership change.
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