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Gerald Eugene Sloan (March 28, 1942 – May 22, 2020) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before beginning a 30-year coaching career, 23 of which were spent as head coach of the Utah Jazz (1988–2011).
May 22, 2020 · The Hall of Fame coach passed away due to complications from Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. He spent 23 years with the Utah Jazz and led them to 15 consecutive playoff appearances and two NBA Finals.
May 22, 2020 · Sloan coached the Utah Jazz for 23 seasons, reaching the NBA Finals twice with John Stockton and Karl Malone. He also played for the Chicago Bulls and was a mentor to Gregg Popovich.
May 22, 2020 · Jerry Sloan was a legendary NBA player and coach for 50 years, known for his toughness, loyalty and competitiveness. He died in 2020 after battling Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia for five years.
May 22, 2020 · Jerry Sloan, the longtime Utah Jazz head coach who led the team to the NBA Finals twice and ranks third among NBA coaches on the all-time wins list, has died. He was 78.
May 22, 2020 · Jerry Sloan, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Guard and Coach, Dies at 78. An All-Star with the Bulls, he became an immensely successful coach, turning the Utah Jazz into a powerhouse and a postseason ...
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May 22, 2020 · In 1988, when Layden became team president, Jerry Sloan became the head coach of the Jazz and began one of the most storied coaching runs in NBA history.
