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Utah Jazz: Milestone moment — Sloan at 20 years as coach

Miles is a phenominal athlete, but he should be on the bench.

Now Korver, there's a baller

Sloan is one of the greatest coaches the NBA has ever had, for all the right reasons. His humility is unrivaled, has perhaps the strongest work ethic, gains respect from great NBA players, and really is a like-able guy, contrary to some people's opinion.

The Jazz would be nowhere near they are today if it weren't for Sloan. I'm not even sure the Jazz would be in Utah if it weren't for their success they've had, largely due to Sloan's incredible commitment.

I would never want Sloan to read this, only because he abhors flattery so much. NBA players come and go, even the great ones at some time will be forgotten, but I will never forget Jerry Sloan. I hope he coaches the Jazz a few more seasons, because they're so close to giving him his first NBA title.

It's pleasing to read of stable work environments and of people with great work ethics. We all benefit from stability and consistency, and nowhere is that more evident than in team sports. Thanks, Coach, for 20 years of good examples!

Athlete. Right! But he should not have the balls in his hands down the stretch!

Sloan needs to go,,his time in Utah is up, he will never bring this team a championship...so sloan needs to go..not retire just leave Utah and win a championship with another team..

Sloan would get even more wins if Boozer would take Korver with him to Miami. It's obvious this team needs to get more Defensive and I am sure Jerry and Phil know it. Korvy is taking valuable mins away from young athletic talent. (Miles, Almond, and Brewer) Korver is a wonderful good guy but his lack of athleticism hurts us on the defensive end of the floor. Coupled with the fact that he usually gets more turnovers than assists makes his value to the team a mirage.

Quit wasting space with articles like these. No one cares.

Jerry has gotten better as a coach in the past few years but he still makes dumb moves during the games. It just drives me crazy how he preaches defense in the newspaper but never teaches it to the players. A great coach gets his players to buy into a system that makes them successful. Jerry can't get Boozer or Okur to buy into any defensive system. Maybe Jerry doesn't have a system?

The Virginian obviously doesn't understand the game. Any coach at any level (High school on) would recognize Korvers basketball mind. He knows the game from all facets. His brain is bigger than his vertical leap. Athletism alone does not a Champion make!

Hey J.C. Why is it you think Jerry could win a championship with another team but not here. You are so stupid!

Virginian; You don't get rid of 20/10 players because they don't play great 'D'. You don't get rid of great 3 point shooters who keep the floor spaced for D. Will, Brewer, AK, Millsap etc. Idiot!

Lame. You didn't like the article because you probably can't read. Worse than stupid!

If you know anything about basketball you would realize that Sloan and Johnson are both great coaches. How may coaches of the year are still winning games in the NBA? Sam Mitchell, Avery Johnson and the list goes on.

Why don't you clowns just "put a sock in it, shut up and 'you' just move on!!! I feel much better now.

Now I can read the rest of the paper.

Booz and Okur are just lazy overpaid offensive-minded players who refuse to sacrifice their bodies on defense. The Jazz are just what the ailing Trailblazers need in tonight's game -- they will crush the Jazz who still haven't demonstrated any grit on the road to date. Prove me wrong Jazzmen.

You are an idiot! Get back on the meds man! Get rid of our best post player and our best 3 point shooter. That would be real bright. Go back to your play station man! Don't waste the space here.

You have to be at least this tall to post on here. Try coloring in your coloring books. You don't get rid of your best shooter and your best scorer/rebounder for Bruce Bowen or Ben Wallace.

hey 8:47 Is Sloan winning so much right now because Boozer is out? He is a double double machine one of the best in the league!

Hey, don't get your panties all twisted up Virginian. Keep Boozer and Korver, then let Kosta defend the middle. Even Fess could help at times. Boozer will score and rebound in the post. Korver will spread the floor so Boozer can operate.

Get rid of the coach and get a new guy at the helm
that knows how to coach defense and to show positive
behavior all the time, and one that knows how to
motivate the young pros on how to win on the road

there's no more positive message than that of ownership and personal resposibility. I think most of us could use a little of Jerry Sloans tough love.

And last time I checked CJ and Almond and Koufos and Williams and Millsap and Brewer all seem extremely motivated...but hey, maybe all of that diving for loose balls and giving 100% every time they step on the court and developing well rounded skill sets has nothing to do with Sloan, if they got a new coach I'm sure he could properly motivate those young men.

Why would someone want to get rid of Boozer and Korver? They are 2 of our best players, especially Boozer. They are heady players that have skills. And they both rebound. Boozer is one of the league leaders. Korver gets way more rebounds than most backup gaurds in the NBA.

We Love You Coach Sloan!!! Thanks for all these great years of basketball. I know we're off to a rough start with all the injuries this year, but I still believe you can bring the Championship home to Utah this year!

GO JAZZ

Jimmy thinks that The Virginian needs his head looked at. Boozer is an ALL STAR & OLYMPIC CHAMPION!