 "NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder promote assistant Mark Daigneault to head coach's position")
Oklahoma City: The Oklahoma City Thunder have promoted assistant Mark Daigneault to head coach.
The Thunder made the announcement in a news release on Wednesday. Daigneault replaces Billy Donovan, who now is coaching the Chicago Bulls.
Daigneault coached the Thunder’s G-League team for five years. He had a .572 winning percentage, won three division titles and made four playoff appearances.
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“We are thrilled to have Mark assume the role of head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder,” Thunder general manager Sam Presti said in a statement. “He has been a selfless and effective leader within our organization since his arrival."
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