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Long-Time Assistant Will Get Job Should Sloan Decide To Retire
"I have always said publicly, and privately, that if Jerry chose to step down unexpectedly that the job would be Phil's — if he wanted it," Miller said. Johnson is saying much about his intentions…yet. "I don't make a decision," Johnson said Wednesday, "until a decision needs to be made." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Sloan Now Unsure Of Return
Sloan is under contract for about $5 million for one more year, however, he may opt out and retire. "I can't make a decision based on emotions and everything," he said, adding he is working with no specific timetable. "This is a very emotional business," Sloan added. "Up and down. You're up and down like a yo-yo, day to day. And then try to make something out of that? I don't think I'd be fair to anybody." While Sloan remains unsure, the Jazz organization is positive they want him back. "I don't have any idea — but I want him back, because he's a great coach," Andrei Kirilenko said. "I can't imagine the Utah Jazz without Jerry Sloan." "Jerry Sloan is great," Carlos Boozer added. "He works you hard because he knows hard works pays off. If you can't play for that, you can't play anywhere." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Warriors Close Out Season With A JRich 360
The Warriors dominated the Jazz from the opening minutes, going up 22 at the half and ultimately winning 106-89. They capped their first half run with an alley-oop from Dunleavy to Davis, which ended with a reverse dunk. Davis has become everything for the Warriors. When he was on the bench in the 2nd half, the Jazz went cut the Warriors' lead to single-digits, but as soon as he stepped back on the floor, the domination returned. With less than 90 seconds in the game, Richardson got out on a breakaway and completed a 360 degree dunk. Davis was the game's high scorer with 23 points and 9 assists. Dunleavy shot 4-6 from beyond the arc, finishing with 18 points. Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Jazz Apr 2005 Archive
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After 17 seasons with the Utah Jazz, longtime coach Jerry Sloan is still mulling retirement. If Sloan decides to go, the coaching void will not be too prominent as owner Larry H. Miller has offered the job to longtime assistant coach Phil Johnson should Sloan decide to get out of coaching.
Baron Davis, Jason Richardson and Mike Dunleavy made sure that they finished the 2004-2005 season in the same way they have since February 27th when Davis made his debut in a Warriors uniform versus the Detroit Pistons and that is by winning and while winning, putting on a show.