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

[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.

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 use

It'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=cRqoq...eature=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.