[Gotham Dark Knight]

I just heard on the radio that the Magic signed Bill Donovan to be their new head coach. Can Bill make the adjsutment to the pro game?

[bears9]

no they didnt they offered him the job

[bears9]

now hes been signed by magic

[New Kid In Town]

It is sad to see him leave, and so long after the season has been over. I hope the coaching pool is not too weak for them to replace him with someone good.

As for his new job, i wish him all the best, but i know it will be tough.

[Lefty Noob]

No kidding? Billy Donovan's left Florida and went to the Orlando Magic?

I wonder if he'll have more success than guys like Pitino who've come before him.

[New Kid In Town]

I think he will be fine. He will just have to adjust his coaching style to suit the NBA. It's just like when Saban came to the Dolphins, he did not adjust to dealing with adults. I think Donovan just needs to have good NBA assistants to help him talk to the players.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

No kidding? Billy Donovan's left Florida and went to the Orlando Magic?

I wonder if he'll have more success than guys like Pitino who've come before him.

Yep... I think Redick's stock just jumped a bit...you think?

[simple simon]

im sorry but i think this is terrible

just like i thought about Saban and the rest of them

i bet billy promised the kids he would be back next year ....... yet another lying coach

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by simple simon

im sorry but i think this is terrible

just like i thought about Saban and the rest of them

i bet billy promised the kids he would be back next year ....... yet another lying coach

What kids?...They all jumped, so why should Bill not jump with them?...

[vincesanity82]

After leading University of Florida to two U.S. college titles, Billy Donovan has agreed to coach the Orlando Magic, an official in the NBA told The Associated Press on Thursday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been finalized, said Donovan agreed to a five-year, $27.5 million (€20.4 million) contract.
Donovan, who turned down an offer in April to coach University of Kentucky, replaces Brian Hill, who was fired after two consecutive losing seasons.
Donovan, his agent and Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley didn't return phone messages left by The AP. School president Bernie Machen declined comment.
Speculation that Donovan would leave Florida seemed to end after he turned down Kentucky and said, "I love the University of Florida." He was also linked to the Memphis Grizzlies' job, but never had formal talks with them and repeatedly refused to comment about any open coaching positions.He said he intended to sign an extension at Florida, where he was making $1.7 million (€1.3 million) annually.

Official: Donovan leaving University of Florida to coach Orlando - International Herald Tribune

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

What kids?...They all jumped, so why should Bill not jump with them?...

the underclassmen and those he met on the last recruiting trip

[bears9]

is okay its not like he is going to to in La hes right the rode he said he would the Unaverisity of Florida in any this isnt that bad

[ThePundit]

He's obviously doing it for the money, which I can understand. But from a job satisfaction angle, I think he will live to regret it.

Basketball is my favorite sport and I would never want to coach in the NBA - Never. I would rather coach a good high school team.

Then again, what do high school coaches make? 2 or 3 grand a season? So again, I can't begrudge anybody for taking the money, but still....