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Second crown elevates the grinder to greatness

By Andy Katz
ESPN.com

Monday, April 2, 2007

ATLANTA -- His dad knew when he was a little kid shooting hoops outside. His wife knew when she met the spirited teen in college. His friend knew as soon as he saw him lead the rest of his crew out of their formative collegiate years. His staff knew the moment they signed on to be his trusted aides. They all knew Billy Donovan was the hardest-working person they had been around, someone who loved challenges, who couldn't wait to prove you wrong and who was destined for greatness in his professi ...

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