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Bulls have locked up coach Billy Donovan yet again, and rightfully so

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There is a certain amount of delusion when it comes to assessing Billy Donovan and his offseason contract extension.
Specifically, from the coach’s own fan base.

It’s almost as if his in-town critics forget the history of the chair Donovan has been sitting in since taking over the Bulls before the 2020-21 season.

First, it’s important to remember that the head-coaching job for this organization is not a good one and hasn’t been for a long time. Need evidence? Just look at the two best coaches in franchise history in Phil Jackson (.738 winning percentage) and Tom Thibodeau (.