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OKC Thunder coaching decision: Billy Donovan in jeopardy

By Jordan Buckamneer

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 27: Head coach Billy Donovan of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures from the sideline during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 27, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 27: Head coach Billy Donovan of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures from the sideline during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 27, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /
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Media members

With some of the great basketball minds in broadcasting, it’s hard to ignore them as potential candidates. Since the move for Steve Kerr from TNT to the sidelines in Golden State, it’s worth considering.

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Derek Fisher has spent a year in broadcasting and is also a former player who could be a dark horse to win the job. Fisher originally singed with OKC during the 2011-12 season and helped the Thunder reach the Finals for the first time. He then spent a year in Dallas before returning to Oklahoma in 2013. After retiring as a player, Fisher was hired on by Phil Jackson to be the head coach in New York. Which means he already familiar with Carmelo Anthony and Westbrook. Unlike George, Anthony is expected to opt-in to his player option no matter what, but it’s worth noting the former connection.

Another media member who might be a good candidate is Kevin McHale. As a former player and coach, McHale checks just about every box in a quality coaching candidate. His playing career speaks for itself with three championship rings and a long list of personal accolades. McHale also coached the Rockets for four seasons and had plenty of success with James Harden running the show.

At the end of the day, the NBA off season is always a whirlwind. Oklahoma City fans are still recovering from an emotional playoff series, so it’s unlikely Presti will announce any changes immediately. For now, we wait.

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