Jerry Sloan steps down, leaves Utah Jazz! Era is over!

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700108714/KSL-Utah-Jazz-coach-Jerry-Sloan-to-resign.html

KSL has learned that Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan and assistant coach Phil Johnson will resign at a press conference later Thursday.

More details will be posted as they become available.



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[niko]

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700108714/KSL-Utah-Jazz-coach-Jerry-Sloan-to-resign.html

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Gotta love when you break the news before espn. com does.

[chicity89]

Just heard this on ESPN Radio as well...

[fos]

:wtf:

[krazymofo]

saw the message on nba.com's front page. whaaa

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

why is the assistant coach resigning as well? weird.

[Glide2keva]

As in now? Not after the season? Wow.

[B-Low]

wow did NOT see that coming. Maybe he's gonna retire and hunt little mexican girls with Karl Malone

[AMISTILLILL]

Wow. End of an era.

[kaiiu]

WHAT
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[J-Futuristic]

Soooooo when is Deron Williams an free agent again?

[Clutch]

I can't believe it. :eek:

[kabalcage]

WOW.

This guy has been coaching the Jazz longer than I've been alive. It'll be weird seeing someone else coach those guys.

[NauruDude]

always said hes a mug. Never uses AK47 as much as he could. AK47 is a weapon if used right. Finally Utah can challenge for title.

[Clutch]

WOW.

This guy has been coaching the Jazz longer than I've been alive. It'll be weird seeing someone else coach those guys.

Knicks will gladly give them Mike D'Antoni :lol

[step_back]

WOW!!!!

Props to Jerry, he has been one of the best coaches in basketball. 23 years as head coach of the Jazz! I hope he doesn't retire for good, he should have had at least 1 COY award as well.

[Rekindled]

not surprised. dude was acting bizzare after last night's game and said he will address something tomorrow

[Noble6]

WOW.

This guy has been coaching the Jazz longer than I've been alive. It'll be weird seeing someone else coach those guys.
this, why is he leaving?
the jazz are doing good this season, just got al jeff and such, nice edit bagelred

[DeronMillsap]

Soooooo when is Deron Williams an free agent again?
Summer 2012.

[NauruDude]

Is it because BOOZER owned his ass yesterday and FACED him. hhahahaha
But I'm relieved really for the Utah fans being one myself for the last few years. It has been unbelievable how he has not allowed AK47 to ball his way, thus closing him out. He's just some mug from Indiana. I think meybe now they can get playoffs or win.

[Noob Saibot]

and no rings to show for that loyalty to a team. other than that, Sloan had a good run in Utah.

[crisoner]

WOW!!!!

Why now in the middle of the season? :wtf:

[DeronMillsap]

Utah is only about 3-4 games within the 5th seed, not sure why he's resigning. Just gotta improve the bench.

[protox]

Wonder if any trades are going to go down before the deadline now?

[DeronMillsap]

Is it because BOOZER owned his ass yesterday and FACED him. hhahahaha
Did you watch the game yesterday? Boozer was awful.

But at the same time was D-Will. :(

[Rekindled]

we will give utah dantoni, felton and gallo fields , we will take sloan and Dwill

[Kellogs4toniee]

Very surprised he would do this in the middle of the season. So sudden, and like that cat's eyes shows, surprising for everyone.

[bagelred]

When will the Utah Jazz coaching revolving door end? This team needs some stability.

[NauruDude]

Did you watch the game yesterday? Boozer was awful.

But at the same time was D-Will. :(

Dude I get pissed off every time Utah lose. I hate it and I hate that Boozer had to win us again. Believe it was time to Jerry go.

[Clutch]

Wonder if any trades are going to go down before the deadline now?
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=4jtubya :D

[DeronMillsap]

Both Sloan and the assistant coach are expected to resign... :wtf:

[BlackWhiteGreen]

I really, REALLY hope this is from some idiot who doesnt understand the difference between re-sign and resign. Didn't he JUST sign a new contract?

Still, end of an era.

[TonyJones]

This was to be expected.

The guy is getting old. He probably just wants to lay back and enjoy life now.

[bdreason]

Sounds like BS. He just signed a 1 year extension.

[bagelred]

Press Conference at 3 PM today.

What time is that on East Coast? :lol Is that mountain time?.....

[jaydacris]

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[B-Low]

When will the Utah Jazz coaching revolving door end? This team needs some stability.

They need to be more like Cleveland. We've had the same coach for 40+ games now.

[bagelred]

They need to be more like Cleveland. We've had the same coach for 40+ games now.

That's 40 more than the Jazz. :lol

[DeronMillsap]

Press Conference at 3 PM today.

What time is that on East Coast? :lol Is that mountain time?.....
6PM our(ET) time.

[Qwyjibo]

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/writers/marty_burns/05/10/coaching.openings/p1.mitchell.jpg

"I will be available and already did something Jerry never could."

[joshwake]

always said hes a mug. Never uses AK47 as much as he could. AK47 is a weapon if used right. Finally Utah can challenge for title.
Good luck finding a better coach. I don't mind Jerry retiring ... but this is not how it is supposed to happen

[Darkess]

One thing to consider is that Jerry is so respected within the organization that if he were fired, he'd probably be allowed to resign.

I think that's probably what happened.

[alenleomessi]

Not surprised at all

[Mewwem22]

It's an absolute SHAME that he has to go through this mid-season.. Just not fair to him and everything he's put into this franchise..
With all that said. It'll be interesting to find out who our new coach is, seeing as how BOTH Sloan and Johnson are hanging it up. :(

Thanks for all you did for the Utah Jazz. :cheers:
Championship or no championship, it was a fun ride with you at the helm.

[iDunk]

Yeah, D-Will is outtie.

[bagelred]

6PM our(ET) time.

Just googled it. SL City is on mountain time. 5 PM EST

[boozehound]

nuts

[boozehound]

if this was not his decision, but forced from management I have lost all respect for the jazz

[OmniStrife]

My face when reading this:

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[flipogb]

why is the assistant coach resigning as well? weird.
they started working for the Jazz at the same time I believe

[TryToBeUnbias]

So he's going to come back and coach the lakers after phil retires thats great .. On a serious note , he had a good run

[step_back]

One thing to consider is that Jerry is so respected within the organization that if he were fired, he'd probably be allowed to resign.

I think that's probably what happened.

Possibly, I doubt he would join another team now anyway. The man is 68 years old and being a head coach is a stress on your mental health and family. He might not have a ring but anyone who knows an ounce of basketball will know how great he was/is as a coach.

[Clutch]

Yeah, D-Will is outtie.
Knicks can now form the big 3 :bowdown:

[jaydacris]

[QUOTE]Things changed for Sloan in Utah with passing of late owner Larry Miller. He could always get Miller to spend on players when it was needed.
3 minutes ago via

[joshwake]

I really, REALLY hope this is from some idiot who doesnt understand the difference between re-sign and resign. Didn't he JUST sign a new contract?

Still, end of an era.
Nah its all over the radio locally. I'm still reserving hope its not true... def bad for the organization to go down like this

[DStebb716]

always said hes a mug. Never uses AK47 as much as he could. AK47 is a weapon if used right. Finally Utah can challenge for title.

All AK47s are weapons, it's probably just really hard to get a permit to use them since they are so dangerous. Duh.

[2LeTTeRS]

Didn't he just sign a contract extension earlier this week? Thats strange.

[DeronMillsap]

Just googled it. SL City is on mountain time. 5 PM EST
Duh. I got a brainfart... :facepalm

[bagelred]

All AK47s are weapons, it's probably just really hard to get a permit to use them since they are so dangerous. Duh.

OK you're being stupid now....AK47s have plenty of uses.......nutcracker....paper weight......duh!!!!!

[UtahJazzFan88]

Wow, shocked to see him not finish out the season at least.

[step_back]

Got to love some of the Laker fan arrogance in here. Assuming he will just replace Jackson after he retires. Nice and classless guys:cheers:

[Vancouver-Grizz]

Man....

I hope they bring in JVG....

I truely believe he can do wonders with this team.

It has all the tools to be a top defensive team in the NBA.

[niko]

if this was not his decision, but forced from management I have lost all respect for the jazz

i don't think he was asked to leave but he was being told basically they were not going to do what was necessary to make improvements, and if he didn't like it, see ya"

[Scoooter]

Wow, surprising.

[niko]

Man....

I hope they bring in JVG....

I truely believe he can do wonders with this team.

It has all the tools to be a top defensive team in the NBA.
THey don't want to spend money. They will elevate one of their assistants.

[DeronMillsap]

Well, Xaio should be happy about this. :oldlol:

[The_Yearning]

About time...tired of seeing this dude take L's

[TryToBeUnbias]

Got to love some of the Laker fan arrogance in here. Assuming he will just replace Jackson after he retires. Nice and classless guys:cheers:
yeah those arrogant bastards , no white text or anything

[Darkess]

Well, Xaio should happy about this. :oldlol:

Ugh. Don't rub salt in the wound

[bagelred]

At least this announcement distracts us from the Carmelo rumors for the day. :lol

[step_back]

yeah those arrogant bastards , no white text or anything

*Touche*........

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[bdreason]

The Jazz didn't force him out. They just offered him an extension a few days ago.

[Clutch]

At least this announcement distracts us from the Carmelo rumors for the day. :lol
:lol

My dream day:
I wake up,go to nba.com to check the scores and I see something red on the main page.
I look closely and I see it writes: "Breaking news:Melo signs with Knicks".
I immediately go to espn.com and inside hoops to check this,I already start to celebrate.

[TryToBeUnbias]

*Touche*........

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its all good man :cheers:

[InspiredLebowski]

So i assume Ty Corbin gets his shot?

Far as the extension he just signed, it's severance for all his years of service, there's nothing shady about it.

[InspiredLebowski]

Two coaches that've left their organizations following a Bulls game now.

[DeronMillsap]

It's just been reported on ESPN just a minute ago about the speculation of him resigning. :(

[bagelred]

The thread got stickied. That's the end of this thread. Stickied = Thread killer

[Harison]

My first though was its a joke, my 2nd thought - its still a joke :eek: It makes no sense whatsoever, he is one of the best coaches in NBA, his team is doing well (slight slump is nothing new).

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Got to love some of the Laker fan arrogance in here. Assuming he will just replace Jackson after he retires. Nice and classless guys:cheers:
Gotta love how the Laker fans own your head.

[InspiredLebowski]

Rumors swirling the he quit specifically to coach the Pacers next year, taking the rest of the year to get his things in order.

No, but seriously, guy's 68, been coaching for a bazillion years, he'll never coach again right? Just wouldn't seem right sitting on a different team's bench.

[Clutch]

Published on nba.com:



LIVE VIDEO Watch at 5 p.m. ET: Jerry Sloan news conference from Utah

[step_back]

Gotta love how the Laker fans own your head.

WTF you on about?

[InspiredLebowski]

SLC Dunk guys seem to think Deron had something to do with it, guess he'd been making subtle jabs at Sloan all year.

Between an owner that apparently won't spend money, losing a coaching legend, and the best PG in the league bolting in 2 years probably, the Jazz may've just entered a very long era of irrelevance.

[kentatm]

this is shocking.

[KingJay718]

I'll believe it when I see it.

Damn.

[ihatetimthomas]

This is quite the shocker. Sad to see him go. Great coach and great mind. He really got the most he possibly could out of the the teams he coached. I think he got the most out of Deron and Boozer given Boozer inept consistency to be injured and their total lack of size. He was right there with Stockton and Malone but MJ stood in his way. The guy has been around forever, and at his age, a year round bball season takes its strain. I am still a bit perplexed on the timing of this...was he just tired of it all?

[step_back]

This is quite the shocker. Sad to see him go. Great coach and great mind. He really got the most he possibly could out of the the teams he coached. I think he got the most out of Deron and Boozer given Boozer inept consistency to be injured and their total lack of size. He was right there with Stockton and Malone but MJ stood in his way. The guy has been around forever, and at his age, a year round bball season takes its strain. I am still a bit perplexed on the timing of this...was he just tired of it all?

More than likely, the man is 69 in a month and despite having a good team it doesn't look like a championship year for them.

[KelticForce1349]

Other than being completely shocked (!) I am actually sad to hear this bit of news. I just can't imagine ANYONE but Jerry Sloan coaching the Jazz, but it is more than that; I think I am already feeling like a part of the old NBA that made me fall in luv with Basketball has died if Sloan steps down.

I am a Bulls fan, but uh, I really don't want this to be true. Sloan is a different breed, his longevity, work-ethic, and sound Basketball principals will be sorely missed by this fan of the game. :cry:

[Faberg]

Sources say Sloan had lost team. One described situation as Deron Williams only staying if Sloan stepped down.

Via Tribjazz on twitter....

[InspiredLebowski]

Other than being completely shocked (!) I am actually sad to hear this bit of news. I just can't imagine ANYONE but Jerry Sloan coaching the Jazz, but it is more than that; I think I am already feeling like a part of the old NBA that made me fall in luv with Basketball has died if Sloan steps down.

I am a Bulls fan, but uh, I really don't want this to be true. Sloan is a different breed, his longevity, work-ethic, and sound Basketball principals will be sorely missed by this fan of the game. :cry:Don Nelson, probably Phil Jackson after this year, can't see Larry Brown getting another shot, now Sloan.

It's a new era.

[El Kabong]

****, we were talking about him possibly quitting in the Jazz VS Bulls thread, but figured it'd all likely be bullshit.

Ty Corbin appears to be have named the interim head coach which is good. Hopefully they offer him the gig permenately cause he'll get a job elsewhere if they don't. As for the extension, reportedly Sloan signed it over a month ago, but it was only announced recently, but it was still never a guarantee he'd return next year.

Also looks like this may be only the beginning of changes. So I'd look for someone like AK to be traded also.

[Faberg]

Jazz guard Deron Williams has said several times this season players had trouble running the offense/knowing the plays.

Via usat_jzillgitt on twitter

[gts]

[QUOTE]Sloan

[ChiCity]

SLC Dunk guys seem to think Deron had something to do with it, guess he'd been making subtle jabs at Sloan all year.

Between an owner that apparently won't spend money, losing a coaching legend, and the best PG in the league bolting in 2 years probably, the Jazz may've just entered a very long era of irrelevance.
they will regret this more than byron scott regrets taking the cavs job
well maybe not THAT much
but i do think this leaves the door open for dwill to leave
its a great excuse to use

[Skep]

John, Karl, Jerry, Larry


All of the icons of the Jazz for the past 20 years have finally all been removed.

Its a new Era. Im excited.


The last half of this season will be great to watch

[chips93]

WOW!!!!

Props to Jerry, he has been one of the best coaches in basketball. 23 years as head coach of the Jazz! I hope he doesn't retire for good, he should have had at least 1 COY award as well.


he doesnt come across as a guy who would really care about a coach of the year award

anyway
2010: Brooks
2009: Mike brown
2008: byron scott
2007: sam mitchell
2006: avery johnson
2005: d'antoni

only one of them wasnt fired within a couple years

[InspiredLebowski]

they will regret this more than byron scott regrets taking the cavs job
well maybe not THAT much
but i do think this leaves the door open for dwill to leave
its a great excuse to useIt's apparently the exact opposite. DWill wanted Sloan out or he was gone.

[magnax1]

Mother****ing hairy balls. Now Utah is ultra screwed. We'll probably be stuck with a freaking retarded coach for 5 years. **** you Deron Williams!!!

[El Kabong]

Mother****ing hairy balls. Now Utah is ultra screwed. We'll probably be stuck with a freaking retarded coach for 5 years. **** you Deron Williams!!!
They've still got Ty Corb, he'll be fine. Time to get Matt Harpring off the broadcast desk and into one of the vacant assistant coaching roles next.

So if word gets out Deron was the cause of Sloan leaving how badly is he going to get boo'd at the next home game?

[AMISTILLILL]

Great show of appreciation from ownership for a legendary coach: focusing on the wants and requests of a PG unproven on the big stage and ignoring the input of the people who put you in a position of relevance in the first place.

It's going to be ridiculous if Williams splits anyways after forcing the hand of the front office and in any way contributing to the departure of Sloan.

[Rose]

Wow. I'm shocked we discussed it last night in the GT, but I thought for sure...it was wrong.

[Slam91]

kind of relevant:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRqoqmBWQFs&feature=related

[lilWesleyJ4]

It's apparently the exact opposite. DWill wanted Sloan out or he was gone.
With Sloans track record, I don't see how management wouldn't side with him.

[Chicago Brawls]

Ship him to Chicago where all started.

He can teach Rose/Boozer the PnR or he can play at the starting 2 guard.

:confusedshrug:

[alenleomessi]

Deron Williams will be gone too its just a matter of time

[magnax1]

They've still got Ty Corb, he'll be fine. Time to get Matt Harpring off the broadcast desk and into one of the vacant assistant coaching roles next.

So if word gets out Deron was the cause of Sloan leaving how badly is he going to get boo'd at the next home game?
Idk, but if Deron really did want him gone, then he really has canceled out his positive impact by taking away one of Utah's biggest advantages. Really, the only reason Utah was even in the game last night was because of Sloan's coaching, getting Kirilenko so many good shots against Deng to get him going, getting them to play Carlos nearly perfectly.
I even get why Deron would be pissed at Sloan. Jefferson hasn't been part of the offense at all really because it seems he can't really figure out the offense,but even then it's just not worth it at all. It's one of the worst things that has happened to the Jazz in a long while.

[MMM]

First Jeff Fisher
and now Sloan
2 of the longest tenured head coaches gone in a close period of times.

[InspiredLebowski]

With Sloans track record, I don't see how management wouldn't side with him.To be fair, Sloan's got a pretty damn long track record of pissing off about every player he's ever encountered. It's a new breed now, new league, guys don't have to just grit and bear it anymore.

Maybe it's not the worst thing in the world.

[gts]

With Sloans track record, I don't see how management wouldn't side with him.new people in place... they don't recognize his time as the jazz coach or don't care about the past... just the future... which is ok, not saying they made the right move but at least they are looking forward..

wonder what the backlash if any will be with long time jazz fans... sloan is worshiped in SLC

[ihatetimthomas]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AsmpNv.bSYWFLkdICSu04B68vLYF?slug=aw-sloanretiring021011

Interesting, I knew Deron was growing disgruntled, didnt realize how strained his relationship with Sloan had grown. Things are starting to make more sense

[dbugz]

Damn!

Maybe he realize that he ain't going to win COY with the Jazz roster and with Deron leading the team.

I hope Jeff Van Gundy coach the Jazz after him :rockon:

[DuMa]

Very shocking butno coach lasts forever in the nba. He was defying the laws of nature

[alenleomessi]

If thats true, Deron will get tons of haters and will lose a lot of respect over the next days

[Skep]

Sloan needed to go after the Jazz were swept in 08-09 by the Lakers.

Any other franchise wouldve fired him after a few years of showing no improvement. He was kept onboard out of loyalty, but as you can see loyalty doesnt mean that much in sports when you arent producing results.

Its a great move and shows that the Jazz Organization is finally wanting to start a new era and achieve something they couldnt for the last 23 years with Sloan.


Dont get me wrong Sloan is one of the greatest coaches of all time, but every coach loses something. Hence why there are so many coaching changes. Jerry Lost is after 07-08

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

:violin: :violin: Its a sad day.

[DeuceWallaces]

I guess it turns out Deron is a *****.

[Skep]

The yahoo article isnt accurate at all.

Someone give me a link to an interview or article Quoting Deron Williams saying something about his teammates. He never threw any of them under the bus.

He was frustrated with Sloan being stubborn about the line up and not listening to anyone.

Jerry has always been a "my way or the highway" type of guy.

Williams was frustrated with the Lack of the Change. He wants to win and he knows the way its been going the past 6 years he has been playing for the Jazz that the old way wasnt working.

Deron stood up for a team he wants to succeed.

With Ty Corbin and Jeff Hornecek (possibly) coaching this team, i expect this team to be young and play loose. You could tell easily that new players (al jefferson, raja bell, elson) were more worried about offensive rotations/cuts then going out there and playing basketball.

[El Kabong]

Williams reported problems with Sloan (He's unwilling to listen to other people or make changes to the way he does things) do seem pretty valid.

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

Deron Williams will be gone too its just a matter of time

Yeah he is bolting to New York, or Orlando or maybe Lakers if they got cash

[step_back]

Yeah he is bolting to New York, or Orlando or maybe Lakers if they got cash

He came out recently and said he wouldn't go glory hunting.

[Skep]

He came out recently and said he wouldn't go glory hunting.


If Williams stays with the Jazz and signs an extension. Im all for his move. He he decides to shake things up and then decides to bolt. He will turn from my favorite player in the league to the shithead of the universe.

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

He came out recently and said he wouldn't go glory hunting.

same thing Lebron said

[YAH trick YAH]

Sloan couldn't take what he preaches I guess

[alenleomessi]

Kaman for AK47?

[step_back]

same thing Lebron said

Lebron promised Cleveland a championship. He always wanted better team mates. I remember him wanting both Allen Iverson before he got traded to Denver and Jason Kidd before he went to Dallas.

Deron to my knowledge has never said any of those things.

[LilBTheBasedGod]

???????????????????????

[El Kabong]

Kaman for AK47?
Don't care much for Kaman, rather trade AK to the Nets for Troy Murphy and someone else.

[bagelred]

Congrats Deron. Just got a head coach who had his job 23 years fired. Well done, sir....well done. :cheers:

[SmackOrH.A.K]

First Hosni Mubarak and now Jerry Sloan!

Tunisia has inspired many!

[Yung D-Will]

O Really?

[Skep]

O Really?

Get outta Jerry Sloans Cabin

[alenleomessi]

So is he going to retire or what?

[El Kabong]

O Really?
It's a Loch Ness Monster sighting....Oh wait, it's just Yung D-Will. Long time no see. What's going on?

[macpierce]

deron to LA...........+ dwight
:banana:

[alenleomessi]

deron to LA...........+ dwight
:banana:
+ Melo, you can have Griffin too, and maybe even Gordon because Kobe is getting old, Walton for Wallace
Anything else?

[RaininThrees]

That's a heck of a legacy Deron has now in Utah: "The guy who got Jerry Sloan to resign".

Nice.

[InspiredLebowski]

Don't care much for Kaman, rather trade AK to the Nets for Troy Murphy and someone else.Jeff Foster + Mike Dunleavy for AK and a future pick

:cheers:

[Pointguard]

Sloan was pissed about D Williams calling his own play, and I think it was one Dwill muffed up on too. Apparently, SLoan doesn't have direct access to hollar at Dwill anymore, or at least not freely. I think O'Conner has to be present or some crap. Sloan had just signed a one year extension. My guess is that Sloan and the assistant probably tried to give Dwill some heat (lol, thru Charlie Vill's tweeter account and got caught - joke in parentheses) or broke some type of truce there.

Sloan had lost ability to reach his two potential stars (Jeff and Deron) so he could no longer be effective. Remarkable he could last that long tho. Remember he was trying to turn Deron into a two guard at one point. And he did convert Al Jefferson into a scrub. He needs a good point guard where ever he lands.

[Lebowski]

GG Jerry, you'll be missed! :bowdown:

[blacknapalm]

man, utah fans are gonna be p!ssed if deron doesn't sign back now. not a good look. no more flex offense in utah huh? wow. :(

[chains5000]

Sad to see him go, specially like this.

[icemanfan]

Wow. End of an era.
not only the end of an era but the beginning of a huge error. You do not let a coach of his abilities go. Wow! :eek: I feel so sorry for the Jazz fans.

[El Kabong]

Jeff Foster + Mike Dunleavy for AK and a future pick

:cheers:
Wouldn't be totally against that as the Jazz get a bigman and someone to replace AK who's a decent enough 3pt shooter. Plus they're both expiring so you don't have to worry about long term salary cap implications like you do with Kaman. You could still start Jefferson at the 5, but Foster would be a decent guy off the bench for 15-20 minutes (Better then Elson and Fes anyway)

[bagelred]

"Thank you, Jerry Sloan. We will now open it up for some questions."

"Jerry, after 23 years as head coach of Utah, the question on everyone's mind is......what do you think will happen with Carmelo Anthony?"

[InspiredLebowski]

Wouldn't be totally against that as the Jazz get a bigman and someone to replace AK who's a decent enough 3pt shooter. Plus they're both expiring so you don't have to worry about long term salary cap implications like you do with Kaman. You could still start Jefferson at the 5, but Foster would be a decent guy off the bench for 15-20 minutes (Better then Elson and Fes anyway)Done deal then, I'll send the papers to the league office.

Honestly I think it's a solid deal, helps both teams.

[DeronMillsap]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urE_fCp7e5s

[icemanfan]

+ Melo, you can have Griffin too, and maybe even Gordon because Kobe is getting old, Walton for Wallace
Anything else?
LBJ and Amare & prime Tim Duncan and Jerry West's clone.

[ConanRulesNBC]

Sloan should go to the Lakers if Phil Jackson retires.

[alenleomessi]

Wouldn't be totally against that as the Jazz get a bigman and someone to replace AK who's a decent enough 3pt shooter. Plus they're both expiring so you don't have to worry about long term salary cap implications like you do with Kaman. You could still start Jefferson at the 5, but Foster would be a decent guy off the bench for 15-20 minutes (Better then Elson and Fes anyway)
You should seriously consider changing your avatar to Jeff Foster

[El Kabong]

Done deal then, I'll send the papers to the league office.

Honestly I think it's a solid deal, helps both teams.
Nice dealing with ya :oldlol:

Honestly, I'm kinda glad Sloan is gone because it means Ty is the head coach which is what I wanted and he most likely would have gotten a head coaching gig elsewhere if Sloan stayed until 2013. However I don't like the way Sloan left, it's a terrible way to end such a great career. I wish he could have finished the season and retired quietly, rather than having this drama and stuff about D-Will getting out.

[InspiredLebowski]

Nice dealing with ya :oldlol:

Honestly, I'm kinda glad Sloan is gone because it means Ty is the head coach which is what I wanted and he most likely would have gotten a head coaching gig elsewhere if Sloan stayed until 2013. However I don't like the way Sloan left, it's a terrible way to end such a great career. I wish he could have finished the season and retired quietly, rather than having this drama and stuff about D-Will getting out.I agree. I honestly think Sloan's somewhat of a relic of days long gone and if he stayed longer his ability to relate to today's players would just get progressively worse. Agreed that this is about the worst way for it to happen though, just gotta assume Sloan was told he wouldn't be back next year and being Sloan probably said alright **** it I'm out then.

[UtahJazzFan88]

Would this type of thing would have happened if Larry Miller was still around instead of Greg Miller? Probably not IMO. Sloan and Larry Miller went hand and hand together.

[DeronMillsap]

I bet they were fighting through out the season. Jefferson took about a month to get rolling. Rookie Hayward hasn't done anything yet Sloan kept giving him the minutes and starting spot whenever AK47 was not in the line up. Raja Bell was stinking up the joint for 10 straight games and was never benched. It's been a rocky season.

[El Kabong]

You should seriously consider changing your avatar to Jeff Foster
:oldlol: Someone get me a Photoshop of Foster in a Jazz uni and it'll be done.

[YAH trick YAH]

tribjazz Brian T. Smith
To be clear: Issues with Sloan weren't just with Williams. Multiple key players have been frustrated with Sloan.

[DeronMillsap]

I'm seriously having a minor panic attack. My head hurts, feels like a migraine. My mind out of it, and I'm sad and my eyes watery.

I like both Jerry and Deron. :(

[InspiredLebowski]

I can't be the only one awaiting all the untold crazy stories to start leaking out, I mean there's 23 years worth. $50 on Jerry, Karl, and John all tag teaming a cheerleader at some point.

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

I'm seriously having a minor panic attack. My head hurts, feels like a migraine. My mind out of it, and I'm sad and my eyes watery.

I like both Jerry and Deron. :(

smoke some weed:pimp:

that is what i do everytime Love outplays Beasley

[InspiredLebowski]

I hope Sloan just goes ballistic at the presser

[UtahJazzFan88]

smoke some weed:pimp:

that is what i do everytime Love outplays Beasley

God damn you must have a shitload of weed! :lol Beasley is a good player, but Love has outplayed him statistically almost every game this year.

[DeronMillsap]

for those without ESPN News: http://www.nba.com/live1/

[Xiao Yao You]

Multiple key players have been frustrated with Sloan.

As well as multiple fans. Great day. **** yeah! Finally some hope in Utah.

[RiPPn]

Conference is live on nba.com, tissues on the table where they are going to sit, can't believe this is happening!

[Rose]

for those without ESPN News: http://www.nba.com/live1/I got nothing.

[RiPPn]

I got nothing.
You have to hit the play button near the bottom of the graphic, and if you use firefox and ad block, disable ad block.

[Eat Like A Bosh]

That's unbelievable. I thought he agreed for 1 more year, and now he steps down in the middle of the season? Wow... What happened?
Jerry West has been coaching the Jazz even longer than I have been alive. The court won't be the same without him, I'm not even a Jazz Fan, but I wish him the best.
But why did he step down? How did Jerry and Deron Williams get in an argument?

[chains5000]

smoke some weed:pimp:

that is what i do everytime Love outplays Beasley
Beasley would be proud

[HEAT111]

Golden State Warrior's Coach, Larry Brown, Pacer's coach, Jerry Sloan and soon to exit the court; Phil Jackson. :(

[InspiredLebowski]

Jeff Hornacek hasn't aged a day

[RiPPn]

Hornacek is there, maybe he is moving in!!

[Rose]

You have to hit the play button near the bottom of the graphic, and if you use firefox and .
Didn't see the play button thanks! also edit out the forbidden words!

[DeronMillsap]

I got nothing.
I'm not getting a good feed either. It's on and off...

[InspiredLebowski]

Good luck Ty Corbin, not like you have big shoes to fill.

Who's the stoner standing by the door?

[rodman91]

next breaking news..
http://www.kotusozluk.com/g/61726d61676564646f6e/1.jpg

[alenleomessi]

for those without ESPN News: http://www.nba.com/live1/
Im not even Jazz fan but is freakin sad to watch this

[New York Knicks]

I'm gonna laugh if Utah misses the playoffs.

[brandonislegend]

This is the saddest NBA press conference I've seen in a long while, I have a lot of respect for coach Sloan.

[El Kabong]

Hornacek is there, maybe he is moving in!!
It'd be cool to see him names as Ty's replacement as assistant coach.

[franchise#3]

Never thought Sloan could cry in public. A sad day in the history of NBA. No matter what people say Sloan is a great coach.

[Rose]

holy cow, this is so unrealistically sad.

[InspiredLebowski]

Larry Miller's rolling over in his grave right now

[Sky2k8336]

Im not even Jazz fan but is freakin sad to watch this

Agreed. This is really sad.

[step_back]

Had no idea he had the longest tenure of any coach in the 4 major U.S sports! That's outstanding!

[brandonislegend]

:(

[UtahJazzFan88]

Larry Miller's rolling over in his grave right now

Sloan would still be coaching if Larry was still around.

[Jr Llaban]

:(

[Skep]

Dark day in jazz history.


Tomorrows home game is gonna be emotional.

[Rekindled]

Sloan would still be coaching if Larry was still around.

this

[strike]

im PISSED OFF

[Rose]

this is unbelievably sad still. Who thinks this was because of players, what's the SLC reporting?

[InspiredLebowski]

Jerry Sloan & Phil Johnson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0UzG-Gc7II)

[strike]

BULL!

The jazz were my second fave team!

Williams my second fave player
Sloan my fave coach.

Im seriously pissed.

But seriously if D-Will IS responsible for this im done with that chump. somehow i dont buy it though

[KB2009Champ]

Did Sloan say why he's leaving?

WTF happened?

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oqgTA6N-iw

[Ruh-Roh]

I don't think I've ever seen this many tears and empathy in a press conference from the collective members of an organization before.

Not the Jerry Sloan I'm used to seeing...:(

[InspiredLebowski]

Did Sloan say why he's leaving?

WTF happened?No. And I highly doubt we ever really know. My guess is he was told this'd be his last year and he said to hell with it I'm out then.

[Chicago Brawls]

I can totally see this franchise going downhill.

This is a douche move.

[magnax1]

this is unbelievably sad still. Who thinks this was because of players, what's the SLC reporting?
It's obviously because of the players. What other reason would he retire mid season?

[Rose]

No. And I highly doubt we ever really know. My guess is he was told this'd be his last year and he said to hell with it I'm out then.
He signed an extension two days ago!

[strike]

The owner was almost in tears while announcing the new coach.......

[UtahJazzFan88]

Jerry Sloan & Phil Johnson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0UzG-Gc7II)

Funny that the a good portion of the movie was filmed in Utah.

[Kujo]

Wow, who could have predicted this happening? Especially after just signing a extension.

Sad that he had a falling out with players (D.Will in particular), and management. As good a coach as Sloan was, I guess it's time for a change. Jazz have really struggled the last two months.

[InspiredLebowski]

He signed an extension two days ago!Severance pay. Seriously.

[Rose]

It's obviously because of the players. What other reason would he retire mid season?
**** Deron Williams. And AK then. That's my prime suspects.

[InspiredLebowski]

**** Deron Williams. And AK then. That's my prime suspects.Pretty sure AK and Sloan are really tight.

[YAH trick YAH]

Kermit the Frog the next head coach of the UTah Jazz

[New York Knicks]

Lotta BS here. Nobody just signs an extension for a year and then suddenly resign from his post. There was definitely something that was brewing within the team and the organization and it finally reached its boiling point.

[alenleomessi]

I hope Utah sucks and players like D-Will realize that the world isn't revolved around them

[YAH trick YAH]

Pretty sure AK and Sloan are really tight.

Didn't he make AK cry in front of reporters?

[Rose]

Pretty sure AK and Sloan are really tight.
Didn't AK want to head to Russia a few seasons ago because he missed it/was tired of Sloan? Plus he has that douchebag hair.

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oqgTA6N-iw

BUMP

"BEST SONG EVER"

[Jr Llaban]

On this other forum someone posted a thread entitled "When will Jerry Sloan finally retire/get fired" 2 days ago and now that this is happening it made it even that more unreal to me.

[Ruh-Roh]

Kermit the Frog the next head coach of the UTah Jazz

That's so f*cked up...lol

[InspiredLebowski]

Didn't AK want to head to Russia a few seasons ago because he missed it/was tired of Sloan? Plus he has that douchebag hair.Can't remember, I can't think of any specific examples, I just have the idea in my head that they're close, don't know why or where I heard it.

[alenleomessi]

Who is the old lady?

[Skep]

Ty Corbin is the best coach to take over the position.

Now you guys cant call us racist. We have the blackest coach in the NBA

[Skep]

Who is the old lady?


Larry H millers widow

[magnax1]

**** Deron Williams. And AK then. That's my prime suspects.
It's definitely Deron. He's been complaining about Sloan's offense all season, when he really should be freaking out at Jefferson for still not getting it after all this time.

[InspiredLebowski]

What's Hornacek's role in the organization?

[Ruh-Roh]

Why is D-Wil being blamed when they are saying no one pushed Jerry out?

[Rose]

I've always been under the impression though that Sloan and D-will weren't fond of each other, but rather tolerated each other. Because his rookie year he wanted to flip him for Kirk Hinrich.

[DeronMillsap]

**** Deron Williams. And AK then. That's my prime suspects.
I think AK was one of the players who met with Sloan and the coaching staff after last night's game. Probably had their moment together...

[bagelred]

I can't believe they gave Ty Corbin a 23 year contract. Seems a bit much to me.

[Rose]

Props for Sloan keeping it professional.

[Skep]

What's Hornacek's role in the organization?


He was brought on as a shooting coach. He didnt travel with the team and only worked with them in the off season.(helped ak with his shot) Rumor has it that he will be on the coaching staff as an assistant.

[Rose]

I think AK was one of the players who met with Sloan and the coaching staff after last night's game.
Yeah I read he was the last to leave.

[KB2009Champ]

Lotta BS here. Nobody just signs an extension for a year and then suddenly resign from his post. There was definitely something that was brewing within the team and the organization and it finally reached its boiling point.

Just read an article on ESPN that he and Deron haven't been getting along lately.

But seriously, for dude to sign the extension two days ago then just say f*ck it im outa here something must have went down. Seriously. If he was just tired of coaching he would have stuck it out for the rest of the year. Something must have happened.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=6109031

[InspiredLebowski]

Why is D-Wil being blamed when they are saying no one pushed Jerry out? Sources say Sloan had lost team. One described situation as Deron Williams only staying if Sloan stepped down. (http://twitter.com/#%21/tribjazz/status/35790446567362560)

[New York Knicks]

You can tell by Sloan's demeanor and tone that there's more to this.

[Blue&Orange]

When will the Utah Jazz coaching revolving door end? This team needs some stability.
Well done sir, well done. :applause:


:D




I'm starting to dislike Deron williams immensely, the interviews where he sounded liked a prima donna and now this.

[DeronMillsap]

Yeah I read he was the last to leave.
I'm think it was more of a last good bye thing but who knows.

[El Kabong]

Pretty sure AK and Sloan are really tight.
AK was seen leaving the coaches room after the Bulls game yesterday, he was the only player who was let in there. I'm pretty sure he was told yesterday by Sloan he was leaving.


Lotta BS here. Nobody just signs an extension for a year and then suddenly resign from his post. There was definitely something that was brewing within the team and the organization and it finally reached its boiling point.
Sloan always signs the extension and then makes up his mind if he's returning in the off-season. His extension was signed over a month ago but was only just announced recently.

If Sloan lost the players there's really nothing that can be done. Easier to replace a coach then the entire team.

[InspiredLebowski]

Wonder if Cuttino Mobley and Steve Francis will turn out like Jerry and Phil

[dazzer87]

Sources say Sloan had lost team. One described situation as Deron Williams only staying if Sloan stepped down. (http://twitter.com/#%21/tribjazz/status/35790446567362560)

Great of a the best coach is stepping down, cause of a hack, overrated PG who wasnt won sh!t......Gotta love the NBA.......:applause:

[ErhnamDjinn]

wow Jerry Sloan is so classy , aslo not moving to another team :cheers:

[Rose]

I'm think it was more of a last good bye thing but who knows.
So do I, I guess. I just remember reading that AK was at odds with him years ago that's why I said that. Right or wrong who knows! but I'm soling blaming D-will.:mad: :mad: :mad:

[InspiredLebowski]

Corbin's like Jesus, couldn't at least give me a day's notice? Guy's shellshocked.

[YAH trick YAH]

Great of a the best coach is stepping down, cause of a hack, overrated PG who wasnt won sh!t......Gotta love the NBA.......:applause:

What did Sloan win?

[step_back]

Kermit the Frog the next head coach of the UTah Jazz

I left the room when he first spoke and thought WTF at this statement?

Now I heard him I :lol :lol :lol :lol

[magnax1]

So do I, I guess. I just remember reading that AK was at odds with him years ago that's why I said that. Right or wrong who knows! but I'm soling blaming D-will.:mad: :mad: :mad:
Me to!
:cry:

[New York Knicks]

Jerry's too much of a professional to come out and point fingers and say why he's really stepping down. I mean damn he hasn't even told his team. This has D-Will written all over it. Be careful what you wish for. You might get it. Utah's gonna crash and burn and watch D-Will bolt anyway when his contract's up.

[InspiredLebowski]

Also, put big money on Jerry Sloan finally winning COY. You know he will.

[Rose]

Also, put big money on Jerry Sloan finally winning COY. You know he will.
....Sarcasm.

[Basketball Fan]

Also, put big money on Jerry Sloan finally winning COY. You know he will.


Can one be eligible to do even though you left halfway through the season?

Then again in his case its a lifetime achievement award.

I'm sure D-Will is going to be hated more than Boozer.

[DeronMillsap]

So do I, I guess. I just remember reading that AK was at odds with him years ago that's why I said that. Right or wrong who knows! but I'm soling blaming D-will.:mad: :mad: :mad:
I think so too. He hasn't been the happier camper, not base on his interviews.

[InspiredLebowski]

....Sarcasm.Watch. Has none and deserves to have a mantle full.

And wtf is a dizzy duck?

[Rose]

Watch. Has none and deserves to have a mantle full.

And wtf is a dizzy duck?
This and if he does....I wouldn't have a problem with it.

[brandonislegend]

Also, put big money on Jerry Sloan finally winning COY. You know he will.

not going to happen, and if you think it is your clueless.