Deron Williams, former Utah Jazz guard. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Former Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams spoke to Jerry Sloan’s coaching greatness
As a coach for the Utah Jazz, Jerry Sloan logged 1,127 wins and a 62.3 winning percentage. Among NBA coaches all-time, Sloan is the fourth-most winningest coach in the league’s history, sitting behind just Don Nelson, Lenny Wilkens and Gregg Popovich.
That company alone of fellow coaching legends speaks to the pedigree Sloan brought to the franchise. But the response from the athletes Sloan coached regarding the skill, focus, and his strong will means even more.