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Utah Jazz coach 1st in NBA history to net 1,000 wins with same team
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Anonymous | 12:49 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
Sloan will be in the Hall of Fame and someone will have to find him in some
Illinois field covered in dirt and grime to tell him. His reaction will be
something like, "Really? Okay well I have to get back to work. Have a nice
day." He will ride off into the sunset on a JD tractor. We all know Sloan
has done more with less than other coaches who according to the media are great,
Jackson to name one. We all know Sloan doesn't team jump to to stay on top
with the latest flavor of superstars like other allegedly better coaches. Rings
DO NOT make someone great they make someone popular. There is a difference.
Miles | 1:47 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
I don't like Sloan but you have to hand it to him. He has managed to keep
his job when everyone else is being fired. I don't agree with his set
substitutions or the way he talks down to his players. He is afraid to let
rookies get playing time. I like the idea that he preaches defense but he
doesn't seem to get much out of his players on the defensive end. I
don't like the pick and roll offense but it works with Boozer and Dwill.
But he should have won one championship with Stockton and Malone and he
didn't.
Penny | 1:58 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
Sloan's attitude towards all things praise-worthy is almost irksome.
Can't the guy at least for a FEW SECONDS show some pride and joy in an
accomplishment? He almost comes off as FAKE by always discrediting every iota
of praise thrown on him. Damn, it's IRRITATING.
CONGRATS on 1K with the Utah Jazz Jerry.
CONGRATS on 1K with the Utah Jazz Jerry.
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One for the ages | 2:51 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
How can anyone disapprove of the mans attitude? In that he hasn't won a
championship he refuses to gloat or take pride in something he is not coaching
for. He is a winner, and a championship is the reason he still walks Utah's
sideline today. Once he accomplishes his ultimate goal, sloan might smile and
take time to smell roses he never noticed. But his intense focus and undying
presence on the court is what will always intrigue me about the man and the
legend that is Sloan.
AshTrayHeart | 5:58 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
Pity poor Penny. Not an existential bone in your body. Oh blather aren't
you great.
Jazz fan | 6:18 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
Sometimes you just don't know what you have until it isn't there
anymore. Luckily Jerry Sloan is still coaching the Jazz and I hope he will
continue to do so for a long time. Keep up the great work Jerry! Salt Lake is
so lucky to have such a great team!
GO JAZZ! This team can win a championship this year!
GO JAZZ! This team can win a championship this year!
BuckeyeFan | 7:06 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
Penny...he learned it from Stockton!!!
Skip H | 7:20 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
Sloan is 'old school' and thinks praise, accolades are all the
trappings that come with it are...not that important. It's not
'irksome' or 'fake' as Penny suggested...it's who he
is.
My guess is that Sloan would trade the 1,000 wins for 1 NBA title.
My guess is that Sloan would trade the 1,000 wins for 1 NBA title.
PurplePeopleEater | 7:41 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
Congatulations to Phil for being the longest tenured top assistant coach
(probably in any sport) with the same team! Sure, Jerry deserves accolades, but
so does Phil.
Dave | 8:07 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
I have always thought Coach Sloan as genuine, though I have never met him. His
consistency over the years reveals a true character that wants to win,
especially a championship and team accomplishment, but he's not as high on
individual adulation.
As for coaching defense...the Jazz have had good individual defenders (think of Kirilenko on the current roster). This seems consistent throughout the league, other than San Antonio. Individuals put forward great effort on the defensive end, but defense requires effort and I don't see a lot of NBA players willing to put forth that kind of effort. They want scoring numbers and highlight dunks. Not rebounds, blocks, steals, and tough nosed defensive work. I don't think that is Sloan's fault.
The pick & roll yields high % shots and works well for the Jazz (50 win seasons). It is an offensive system that has given post-season play but no championships. I don't blame Sloan for no championships. That would be one Michael Jordan.
Rookies are not high % "shots". They make mistakes. Sloan's offense requires precision so Rookies sit and learn for awhile.
I love Sloan. He earns high admiration.
As for coaching defense...the Jazz have had good individual defenders (think of Kirilenko on the current roster). This seems consistent throughout the league, other than San Antonio. Individuals put forward great effort on the defensive end, but defense requires effort and I don't see a lot of NBA players willing to put forth that kind of effort. They want scoring numbers and highlight dunks. Not rebounds, blocks, steals, and tough nosed defensive work. I don't think that is Sloan's fault.
The pick & roll yields high % shots and works well for the Jazz (50 win seasons). It is an offensive system that has given post-season play but no championships. I don't blame Sloan for no championships. That would be one Michael Jordan.
Rookies are not high % "shots". They make mistakes. Sloan's offense requires precision so Rookies sit and learn for awhile.
I love Sloan. He earns high admiration.
No love for Jerry. | 8:20 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
Way to go Jerry. ESPN this morning gave you your 15 seconds of fame. They gave
more time to how much a OK state lineman can bench press (not a lie). No respect
for a future hall-of-famer...
Re: Penny | 8:28 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
We live in a society where individual goals/achiements have becoming more
important. So it sometimes does not look normal for guys like Jerry Sloan or
Stockton who don't really show much emotion on their individual
achievements.
John Queeler | 8:31 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
Often you hear, "well Sloan had Stock and Malone". You tell me who
could win 60% of their games for 20+ years with gus like:
Jim Farmer
Todd Fuller
Ike Austin
Carlos Arroyo
John Amechi
Corey Crowder
Jarren Collins
Curt Borchard
Raymond Brown
Tony Brown
Chad Gallager
Eric White
Robert Whaley
Jason Hart
Eddie Hughes
Jamie Watson
Eric Johnson
Jock Von
Mel Turpin
Kelly Tripuka
Adam Kweef
Bob Thorton
Brooks Thompson
Deshon Stevenson
Kirk Snyder
Bart Kofoed
Eric Leckner
Jim Less
Darren Morningstar
Eric Murdock
Mike Ruffin
Delaney Rudd
Scott Roth
Ruben Nembhard
Greg Ostertag
Olden Police/Polynice
Walt Palmer
Jose Ortiz
Dan O'Sullivan
Scott Padgett
Milt Palacio
No other coach could win with guys like this. Lets take our hats off to this man. He is a legend and we are witnessing history.
Now that Sloan and Phil have some talent on the bench, this team could go far. Maybe all the way. Maybe not this year but they could make some serious noise. Don't book May and June for family vacations just yet Jazzland folks. We may still be watching ball.
Jim Farmer
Todd Fuller
Ike Austin
Carlos Arroyo
John Amechi
Corey Crowder
Jarren Collins
Curt Borchard
Raymond Brown
Tony Brown
Chad Gallager
Eric White
Robert Whaley
Jason Hart
Eddie Hughes
Jamie Watson
Eric Johnson
Jock Von
Mel Turpin
Kelly Tripuka
Adam Kweef
Bob Thorton
Brooks Thompson
Deshon Stevenson
Kirk Snyder
Bart Kofoed
Eric Leckner
Jim Less
Darren Morningstar
Eric Murdock
Mike Ruffin
Delaney Rudd
Scott Roth
Ruben Nembhard
Greg Ostertag
Olden Police/Polynice
Walt Palmer
Jose Ortiz
Dan O'Sullivan
Scott Padgett
Milt Palacio
No other coach could win with guys like this. Lets take our hats off to this man. He is a legend and we are witnessing history.
Now that Sloan and Phil have some talent on the bench, this team could go far. Maybe all the way. Maybe not this year but they could make some serious noise. Don't book May and June for family vacations just yet Jazzland folks. We may still be watching ball.
Buster | 9:31 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
re:Penny | 1:58 a.m.
"Sloan's attitude towards all things praise-worthy is almost irksome."
That's who Sloan is. He doesnt need extrinsic praise to feel "precious". He is a man driven intrinsically, the only thing he cares about pleasing is his vision of how his team should play each night.
Very few people have this quality, so it is hard to understand.
Jerry, I hope someday you can relax and realize how much joy you have brought to so many people, helped them through tough spots in their lives, where maybe, the only good thing that happened that day or week, was a solid Jazz win.
The people of Jazz Fandom owe you a huge Thank You, and I hope someday that will mean something to you.
"Sloan's attitude towards all things praise-worthy is almost irksome."
That's who Sloan is. He doesnt need extrinsic praise to feel "precious". He is a man driven intrinsically, the only thing he cares about pleasing is his vision of how his team should play each night.
Very few people have this quality, so it is hard to understand.
Jerry, I hope someday you can relax and realize how much joy you have brought to so many people, helped them through tough spots in their lives, where maybe, the only good thing that happened that day or week, was a solid Jazz win.
The people of Jazz Fandom owe you a huge Thank You, and I hope someday that will mean something to you.
Pocatello Cougar | 10:09 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
I remember like it was yesterday the day that Frank Layden resigned as the
team's coach. Karl Malone was so upset he wore Layden's college number
on the back of his sneakers for the rest of the year. I thought for sure that
the Jazz' brief respite out of the abyss of the NBA cellar would be short
lived.
Little did I know.
True, someone else might have one a championship or two but wouldn't have had the long-term success that Sloan has had.
And I'll take the longevity any day.
Little did I know.
True, someone else might have one a championship or two but wouldn't have had the long-term success that Sloan has had.
And I'll take the longevity any day.
akk | 10:11 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
The recognition should go to Larry Miller for sticking with him and Malone and
Stocton for their abilities and attitudes. Sloan is a solid coach nothing more
nothing less
Sloan the Winner | 11:00 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
He's an interesting study for sure. I like his style because he gets
results. This team reflects his discipline and level head. No he doesn't
gloat and drool at success and keeps heads out of the clouds. The fans and
media do enough of that to overcompensate.
Laynerr | 11:30 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
Sloan's attitude is the same as Stockton's was -Let me do my job and
go home.--He just isn't interested in awards or hype and hoopla. I
personally admire the man for it.
Red | 2:38 p.m. Nov. 8, 2008
Hats off to Jerry! What an amasing accomplishment. Hats off to Phil and Larry
for their part as well.
Also it appears to me so far this year that Jerry Sloan is coaching the best he ever has. And that is saying alot when you look at his results over his long tenured career.
It also seems that he has mellowed...slightly. Maybe D-will has something to do with that.
Also it appears to me so far this year that Jerry Sloan is coaching the best he ever has. And that is saying alot when you look at his results over his long tenured career.
It also seems that he has mellowed...slightly. Maybe D-will has something to do with that.
Ing | 3:53 p.m. Nov. 8, 2008
Adam "Kweef"? Methinks that's an unfortunate typo...or somebody
has a problem with the Keefemeister.
Ostertag | 4:44 p.m. Nov. 8, 2008
I hope Sloan's favorite person in the whole wide world was there last night
to congratulate him.
1000 wins, great? | 10:29 p.m. Nov. 8, 2008
He's obviously not been all that great since he's never been Coach of
the Year. What a shame!
Sloan... | 2:18 p.m. Nov. 10, 2008
...is lucky to be in Utah where they are afraid to make a coaching change. 1,000
wins with the same team means nothing without some championship rings to show
for it. Sloan might be an above average coach and good teacher of the game, but
he lacks the heart of a champion and the Jazz will never be NBA champs as long
as Sloan is the coach.
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