Gyp Rosetti
Banned
I can't watch any of this PC but I'm curious how Ty sounds. I know everyone said he sounds classy. But does he sound intelligent? Truly intelligent in a Phil or Pops type of way? I'm curious.
There's a difference between being "pushed-out" and not having full-support of management and ownership. Sloan's had players and teams turn on him before, and he can deal with that - but not if he doesn't have full support of the organization behind him. Sloan and Deron clashing at halftime isn't as big as Sloan and O'Connor afterward. Sloan knew what he was up against and realized he couldn't do his best in that situation - and he was right. Phil is as loyal an assistant and friend as one can have, and he wasn't going to take Jerry's seat (or look over Ty's shoulder) because he shares much of Sloan's coaching principles.
Sloan and Phil couldn't have been more classy or gracious in that press-conference. Personally it was hard enough for me to sit there and listen to Greg filibuster, and I can't imagine having to sit next go a guy who probably hasn't worked as hard in his entire life as Sloan has in one day and listen to him spout that stuff.
Jerry and Phil were two brilliant basketball minds and two even better people who the game of basketball will greatly miss.
I can't watch any of this PC but I'm curious how Ty sounds. I know everyone said he sounds classy. But does he sound intelligent? Truly intelligent in a Phil or Pops type of way? I'm curious.
I wonder if Greg and/or KOC ever offered to unload Deron if Sloan stayed on as coach?
Why would you dump your all-star heading into his prime for an aging coach at the end of his career?
This is a players league, and always will be.
Exactly, and sad to say, it may be one reason Utah hasn't been succeeding lately.
I think he was referring to the implication that Jerry Sloan could be strong armed by one of his players."If you're of the opinion that Deron Williams forced Jerry Sloan to retire, just understand what you are saying about Jerry Sloan." --David Locke
I think he was referring to the comments that Jerry made where he said that Deron was not a dominant factor in his (Jerry's) decision.
I think he was referring to the implication that Jerry Sloan could be strong armed by one of his players.
I could only watch the beginning of the press conference. I had to take a lunch and I went to run some errands.
Anyway, I was listening to ESPN radio 710am. Laker based for sure. I cant believe what kind of reputation Jazz fans have...I mean, at least on this station they were calling Jazz fans idiots. They said they thought Williams was going to get **** for this. They also said if they had to choose between Sloan and Williams, they would choose Williams. Its a no brainer.
Let's hope a breath of fresh air at least sparks this team a little. Forget a title run this year I'm just hoping the Jazz are fun to watch again...
I do not buy the "Deron forced him out" theory, yet. I want believe in what Greg said, they tried as much as they can to make Jerry change his decision. I read on twitter that Gail Miller made an offer but coach rejected it. The Jazz could handle it much better, IMO.
It was really an emotional, shocking, sad press conference for us, Jazz fans, to watch. Coach Sloan is a class act, so is Phil Johnson. The will be solely missed. There is no way a real fan can feel good about their departure. The Jazz have had competitive teams thanks to the system, work and dedication, stellar work of these coaches. If the success of an NBA coach was evaluated with championships, how many coaches could be considered great, successful etc?
I hope coach Corbin will make this current system even better, more efficient and effective. I felt a little bit better when his hiring as a head coach was declared.
Jerry Sloan is as honest as one can get and I want to believe in on his comment about his overall energy level. I hope nobody but him take part in the decision process of retirement.
I could only watch the beginning of the press conference. I had to take a lunch and I went to run some errands.
Anyway, I was listening to ESPN radio 710am. Laker based for sure. I cant believe what kind of reputation Jazz fans have...I mean, at least on this station they were calling Jazz fans idiots. They said they thought Williams was going to get **** for this. They also said if they had to choose between Sloan and Williams, they would choose Williams. Its a no brainer.
Based on the responses on this site so far, I fear for the future of the franchise. Bunch of small minded peeps with inferiority complexes looking for a scape goat. Was nice watching you for a little while, Deron. Let the Gordon Hayward era commence!I could only watch the beginning of the press conference. I had to take a lunch and I went to run some errands.
Anyway, I was listening to ESPN radio 710am. Laker based for sure. I cant believe what kind of reputation Jazz fans have...I mean, at least on this station they were calling Jazz fans idiots. They said they thought Williams was going to get **** for this. They also said if they had to choose between Sloan and Williams, they would choose Williams. Its a no brainer.
does anyone else think this is a good thing for the team but still feel a bit dead inside
Bucher said on SportsCenter Sloan wanted to suspend Deron after last night. Did not receive support from FO.
The fact Phil resigned with Jerry rather than helping Ty see through the season suggests there was a lot of displeasure behind the scenes.
Let's hope a breath of fresh air at least sparks this team a little. Forget a title run this year I'm just hoping the Jazz are fun to watch again...