BOSTON — Billy Donovan has gotten a rare reunion late this season, the opportunity to coach one of his former Florida players in the NBA.
And the Thunder coach is enjoying his time with Corey Brewer.
But he remains fond of the former Florida stars he coaches against, too. And that's especially true of Al Horford, the Celtics center Donovan and Oklahoma City met Tuesday night at TD Garden.
“He was an unbelievable defender when he was in college,” Donovan said before Tuesday's game. “The best I ever was around — one of the best.