May 6, 200719 yr The Memphis Grizzlies' courtship of Billy Donovan intrigued the two-time national championship-winning coach enough to interview with Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley recently, but Donovan has decided to stay at the University of Florida, multiple sources said. For the conversations to continue, one source said, Donovan asked for complete control of the Grizzlies' basketball operation. With the retirement of general manager Jerry West, Heisley has been searching for a top executive and coach. I guess money does talk. Wonder if he informed his recruits of this during their meeting. Link
May 6, 200719 yr Author If what I read is true, he's VERY interested in the league which is what a lot of people have said. I guess if someone is willing to turn over complete control then I guess he'd take a chance at it. I wonder how this news will effect Patterson and Lucas in their school decision?
May 6, 200719 yr I think the Rockets could also become a player since JVG announced he was leaving the team.
May 10, 200719 yr Patterson said in an interview that Donovan told him personally that he had met with them but that he was staying at UF.
May 10, 200719 yr Patterson said in an interview that Donovan told him personally that he had met with them but that he was staying at UF. Yeah, he is staying at UF because Memphis wasnt willing to give him full control of the team. That doesnt mean that another team in the very near future wouldnt be willing to give him what he wanted. Donovan will end up in the league, I dont know if it will be this year or in the next couple years but I feel like thats where he's headed.
May 10, 200719 yr I think Donovan will be at NBA before its over and still be in Florida, I think hes waiting for the Miami job, but then again I think so its probably far off haha.
May 10, 200719 yr This is the only reason he turned down the UK job. because in the near future he wants to be on NBA status.
May 10, 200719 yr This is the only reason he turned down the UK job. because in the near future he wants to be on NBA status. :laugh: I think he will jump to the NBA in the next couple of years and when he is tossed aside, then UK will have their best chance of getting him. At this time the Billy G bashers will be in full force...
May 10, 200719 yr This is the only reason he turned down the UK job. because in the near future he wants to be on NBA status. :thumb: My thought exactly he didnt turn down UK for UF he turned down UK for the league.
May 10, 200719 yr :thumb: My thought exactly he didnt turn down UK for UF he turned down UK for the league. My feelings on that were that he never intended to take the U.K. job at all. He used Barnhart to up his price at U.F.. I for one am glad that Lil' Ricky wanna be Donovan is NOT at U.K..
May 10, 200719 yr :laugh: At this time the Billy G bashers will be in full force... :thumb: :lol: It doesn't matter with the bashers, 18% or whatever you call them. Only the name changes on their "target", the bashing will go on forever! That is a "Mark it Down" if there ever was one. :lol:
May 10, 200719 yr This is the only reason he turned down the UK job. because in the near future he wants to be on NBA status.the only thing you're right about in this statement is the NBA thing.
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