Oklahoma City Thunder has officially signed their Head Coach Mark Daigneault to a multi-year contract extension. his groundbreaking announcement was made today by none other than the team’s Executive Vice President and General Manager, Sam Presti.
Coach Daigneault’s time with the Thunder has been spectacular. During the action-packed 2022-2023 season, he skillfully guided the team to a 40-42 record, including an NBA Play-In game victory against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Thunder’s astounding 16-win improvement, ranking second in the league, speaks volumes about Daigneault’s strategic brilliance. With his exceptional coaching prowess, the NBA community acknowledged Daigneault’s efforts, landing him a well-deserved second place in the highly contested 2023 NBA Coach of the Year voting.
His leadership paved the way for an astounding 16-win improvement, catapulting the Thunder to a prominent position in the league.
Mark Daigneault’s journey with the Thunder began back in 2014 when he took the reins of the Oklahoma City Blue. In an astonishing display of talent, he led the team to three consecutive division titles and secured four playoff appearances before taking on the role of an assistant coach for the Thunder in 2019.
With this contract extension, it’s evident that the Oklahoma City Thunder is setting its sights on greatness. With Coach Daigneault at the helm, the team is poised to leave an indelible mark on the NBA landscape.
