Top 7 Quotes & Sayings by Billy Donovan

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American coach Billy Donovan.

Last updated on April 19, 2025.

William John Donovan Jr. is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He has served as head coach of the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) since September 2020 after previously coaching the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2015 to 2020. Before moving to the NBA, he served as the head basketball coach at the University of Florida from 1996 to 2015, and led his Florida Gator teams to back-to-back NCAA championships in 2006 and 2007, as well as an NCAA championship appearance in 2000.

American - Coach | Born: May 30, 1965

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Systems win! Believe in your system, and then sell it to your players.

Billy Donovan

If you don't feel you have something to prove every day, you'll never improve

Billy Donovan

If I can't expect someone to be accountable off the floor, how can I expect them to guard a pick and roll? Or get a rebound?

Billy Donovan

You can do one of two things: You can humble yourself or life will humble you. I think it's a lot easier to find a way to humble yourself.

Billy Donovan

I have no problem with anyone storming the court. But storm the court after the opposing team has gone to the locker room. Once the opposing team is out of the area, put them all (the fans) on the court.

Billy Donovan

False Hustle = cheap fouls, lunging, reaching, etc.

Billy Donovan

As players see themselves getting better through skill sessions, they will want to get in the gym more

Billy Donovan