The Oklahoma City Thunder promoted assistant Mark Daigneault to head coach on Wednesday, handing the team over to the 35-year-old former coach of its G League team. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM“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. Donovan took the Thunder to the playoffs all five years he spent in Oklahoma City. “The opportunity to be the head coach of the Thunder is truly a special honor,” Daigneault said. “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.”

Source: Fox News November 11, 2020 19:18 UTC