New Bulls head coach Billy Donovan brings experience and relationship-building mindset to Chicago

Billy Donovan’s hiring by the Chicago Bulls was announced on Tuesday afternoon. The Bulls are getting an accomplished NBA coach with a proven track record, a mindset focused on developing relationships with players, and a hardworking attitude in Donovan.

In the summer of 2017, Doug McDermott was attempting to gain an advantage over the upcoming season after being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in February along with Taj Gibson. Along with a few teammates, Domantas Sabonis, Jerami Grant, and Alex Abrinas, he thus spent that summer in Oklahoma City. Billy Donovan gave a call. How about you all come over for dinner?

When reached by phone on Tuesday, McDermott described Donovan as “a really good relationship guy.” He’s not the type of guy who won’t communicate with you; he’s