Based on booing levels and @mentions, the consensus among Thunder fans is that Billy Donovan – who is coaching on an expiring contract – should be let go yesterday. That decision is obviously the organization’s to make. But do his detractors have a point? Cray Allred makes the case for Donovan and against The People, who are represented by Dom Flaim.
He deserves (a little) more time
Cray Allred: Admittedly, this courtesy is fading. I thought Chris “pound the rock” Paul would be the man standing in between Billy Donovan and a theoretically free-wheeling offense, but Paul has clearly been amicable to deferring (see the expanded and preserved roles of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dennis Schröder, respectively).