Thunder Name Mark Daigneault Head Coach
The Oklahoma City Thunder have promoted Mark Daigneault to head coach.
Daigneault\'s elevation to replace the Billy Donovan completes a rapid six-year rise within the franchise, which included a five-year run as the OKC Blue\'s G League coach.
\"The opportunity to be the head coach of the Thunder is truly a special honor,\" Daigneault said in a statement released by the team. \"Over my six years in Oklahoma City I\'ve developed a deep commitment to the organization and a care for what is truly a special community that I call home. From my first day here, my values have always been aligned with those of the organization, and I\'m looking forward to helping them continue to be lived out on and off the court.\"
Sam Presti has been enthusiastic over Daigneault\'s proven track record in the Thunder organization.
\"The amount of head coaching experience and diverse experiences through his tenure with the Blue is rare for someone his age,\" Presti said in his statement. \"He has also shown the ability to empower both the players and staff he works with, and we are confident that he will help us continue to modernize our approach as an organization in a constantly evolving industry.\"
Daigneault is just 35 years old.
