Can someone actually quote relevant parts of this interview or provide time stamps? Donovan isnt nearly interesting enough for me to listen to a podcast with him on it.
I listened to it. The last half was really good and worth listening to. He is interesting, has a unique perspective on life, and you should listen to the last half.
I didn’t take notes as I listened. As some one who thinks all the rumors about the relationship between Donovan and Rudy are garbage, I began to think that maybe the relationship was a little more strained than I realized. Donovan started talking about how teammates don’t need to be best friends and co workers just need to co exist. But then Chris Haynes asked a question like, “Teammates don’t have to hang out, but do you think this is a relationship that should be a little bit better?” And Don said “I think it’s good.” That alleviated my doubts. I left feeling that they don’t just tolerate each other, they work well together. They aren’t best buds like Royce and Don, but they get along fine.
As for staying in Utah… his priority is winning a championship. That was the emphasis. He thinks he has a chance right and he is surrounded by guys that are focused on it. He’s also focused on right now.
They talked about how a lot of people don’t think Utah will ever win a championship, so members of the media connect dots and create a story about him wanting to leave. Donovan wishes they didn’t do that. He didn’t really comment on how he will feel when his contract runs out, he just said his priority is winning a championship. He didn’t say it has to be in Utah. I guess some Jazz fans feel they are owed that, but that’s because they are entitled fools.
The last half Donovan talks about his charity and his perspective of growing up and being one of the only black kids in a fancy prep school. It’s really worthwhile and I wish people in Utah would listen to it.
When I heard Donovan donated money to his school I was ticked off. I knew he went to one of the best schools in the country and I felt it was a case of the rich getting richer. I didn’t realize he was creating scholarships for low income kids (shame on me for jumping to conclusions!) It’s really cool the work he is doing.
Hopefully we take time to appreciate Donovan for the shortwhile we have have him (whether it’s 3 more years or 13 more years.)
