Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick visited the United Center to watch a Bulls game and met with coach Billy Donovan afterward. Donovan, who has a long-standing relationship with Belichick, mentioned that they kept in touch following Donovan's transition from college basketball to the NBA. Belichick's graciousness and continued support have been significant throughout Donovan's coaching career. Donovan humorously acknowledged the differences between their coaching paths, reflecting on their mutual respect and friendship built over years within the sports community.
"I think he was meeting with some people that were Carolina fans, graduates, alumni, boosters. He and I have had a long relationship."
"We just maintained contact for a pretty long period of time, so he just texted me that he was going to be in town and wanted to come by and say hello."
"It was generally around the SEC, NCAA Tournament so he was always in for that and spoke to our team."
"I’m sure he knows very well what he wants to do and how he wants to do it."
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